314827 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Subsea Engineering
GradDipSubseaEng(Curtin)
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Introduction
This course is designed to introduce you to the multi-disciplinary subsea engineering profession. It has been developed in close collaboration with the subsea industry to ensure the syllabus is comprehensive. It provides broad based study of offshore oil and gas development and subsea infrastructure.
Course Entry Requirements
To enter the Graduate Diploma of Subsea Engineering course, students must have passed an Engineers Australia recognised Bachelor of Engineering course. Students with extensive work experience and suitable science background will also be considered.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for credit for recognised learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
Graduate Diploma in Subsea Engineering is a one year full time course. The course may be taken part-time over a maximum of two years.
Course Organisation
This course introduces three major aspects of subsea engineering: subsea infrastructure; construction and installation; operations and maintenance. The Graduate Diploma is tailored to provide an introduction to subsea engineering to graduates as a pathway for entry to the Master in Subsea Engineering program for engineering graduates. Throughout your studies there will be significant interaction with leading industry experts working in various subsea disciplines.
Career Opportunities
Curtin Subsea Engineering graduates will be in high demand to an industry that is currently experiencing enormous growth both in Australia and worldwide with many projects underway and numerous future projects planned. As a subsea engineering graduate you may pursue a career with various members of the oilfield industry including the oil majors, subsea equipment suppliers and the service companies.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 313058 | v.2 | Phase Behaviour and Flow Assurance 606 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314808 | v.1 | Introduction to Offshore Petroleum Engineering 511 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314809 | v.1 | Materials and Corrosion 512 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314810 | v.1 | Introduction to Subsea Infrastructure Engineering 514 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 314811 | v.1 | Subsea Field Equipment 524 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314812 | v.1 | Subsea Surveying and Installation 515 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314813 | v.1 | Safety, Reliability and Integrity Management 517 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314821 | v.1 | Subsea Control and Communications 516 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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