Program Overview
The Petroleum Engineering (Engineering Science) at Curtin University is a Master programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Petroleum Engineering (Engineering Science) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 26,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bentley, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Petroleum Engineering (Engineering Science) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Geology and Geophysics
- Formation Evaluation
- Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering
- Phase Behaviour and Flow Assurance
- Production Technology
- Drilling Engineering Fundamentals
- Advanced Reservoir Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Australian & NZ students
You must have an honours-level four-year bachelor degree with excellent academic standing preferably in a petroleum engineering discipline from a recognised university. You must also demonstrate considerable research experience in areas relevant to upstream petroleum engineering.
If you successfully complete a Master of Petroleum Engineering from Curtin with higher academic standing, you may apply for the Master of Engineering Science in Petroleum Engineering and receive credit for recognised learning for all common units (subjects studied in the first 18 months are the same for both master degrees).
Please note: entry into this course is competitive.
International students
IELTS: 6.5
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 26,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 26,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months