Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most multicultural university. International students studying at Curtin benefit from Western Australia’s strong economy, which boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in Australia.
Engineering at Curtin University
Curtin has a strong focus on research in minerals and energy, ICT and emerging technologies, sustainable development and health. The University was ranked in the top 25 universities under 50 years of age in 2013/2014 by QS.
Western Australia has a booming resources industry and at Curtin, you'll get plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience and industry training. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is recognised as a primary source of Western Australia’s top engineering and science graduates, and offers a broad range of courses that are accredited, internationally recognised, and industry relevant.
Our courses will teach you about the mining and engineering industries and help you develop the self-confidence and interpersonal skills needed for a successful career in some of the world's most economically important industries. You can also choose to study at Curtin's Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) in Kalgoorlie, which is a major centre for mining and resources.
The discipline of Engineering has three schools: Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computing.
Master of Subsea Engineering at Curtin
Offshore floating liquefied natural gas facilities and future deep-water, remote oil and gas production requires the development of new technologies to bring hydrocarbon reserves onshore.
If you have an engineering degree or significant expertise in subsea engineering, Curtin’s Master of Subsea Engineering can help you to develop the highly specialised skills and knowledge required for working on locating, extracting and transporting offshore energy reserves. The course is tailored to provide you with a pathway for graduate entry into the subsea profession.
What does the course involves?
The Master of Subsea Engineering is designed to provide you with expertise in subsea engineering and other aspects of offshore field development. It will help you to be an effective team member in the multi-disciplinary environment of offshore oil and gas projects.
The Master of Subsea Engineering comprises coursework units in areas such as subsea infrastructure; materials and corrosion; safety and regulation; and subsea surveying and installation. During your second year, you will take advanced coursework units and complete a subsea engineering project in your area of interest. Throughout your studies, you will have significant interaction with leading industry experts working within various subsea disciplines.
Professional recognition
The Master of Subsea Engineering course has been designed to meet the requirements of Engineers Australia for registration as a chartered subsea engineer. As a subsea graduate you may pursue a career with various members of the oilfield industry including major oil companies, subsea equipment suppliers and service companies.
Key Information
Duration: 2 years
Starts: Semester 1 (February)
Location: Bentley Campus (Perth)
Entry requirements: Bachelors degree in Engineering from a recognised university
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