Petroleum Engineering
MJRP-PEENG

Petroleum Engineering

Postgraduate major

Improve your understanding of oil and gas exploration, drilling, operation and technical knowledge.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Petroleum Engineering Major (M ProEng)
  • Credit

    Credit

    250
Course outline

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This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

Course outline

Outline

Outline

This course is designed for graduates from a four-year Engineering undergraduate degree not accredited by Engineers Australia in a related discipline.

The course is not suitable for graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree, with Engineers Australia accreditation in the same discipline. Those holding an EA accredited qualification and seeking a masters level qualification in the same discipline are encouraged to consider applying for entry to the Master of Philosophy or Master of Engineering Management.

Applicants seeking entry who do not hold a four year Engineering degree are required to first complete the one-year Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering.

This comprehensive, multidisciplinary course provides technical knowledge and understanding of the exploration, drilling, production and operation of conventional and unconventional oil and gas resources.

Graduates of this course can work as petroleum engineers in the resources industry, service companies and relevant government organisations, including legal and regulatory authorities.

During the course, you will gain at least 12 weeks of exposure to engineering professional practice and keep a formal log book to record your experience. In your final year, you will complete a major research project that will draw upon and integrate the knowledge and skills you attained through the course.

Successfully completing the Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering will make you eligible for entry to the Master of Subsea Engineering.

This major sits within the Master of Professional Engineering degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Professional Engineering.

What jobs can the Petroleum Engineering course lead to?

Jobs

  • Reservoir engineer
  • Drilling engineer
  • Production/subsurface engineer

Industries

  • Oil and gas
  • Environmental management
  • Research and development
  • Water treatment

What you'll learn

  • Refer to Master of Professional Engineering for Course Learning Outcomes
Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Please view the Master of Professional Engineering degree for indicative fees.

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How to apply

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  • Curtin course code: MJRP-PEENG
  • Last updated on: 11 October 2024

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