What is the MTech?
The MTech is a Curtin University Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology) degree for graduate engineers employed in the oil and gas industry. This degree can be obtained while continuing to work full-time and includes taught materials delivered as short courses by industry training providers. The MTech is available to pipeline engineers and designers who attend selected Jee courses. These courses are accredited through the Curtin University-Shell International MTech partnership as they are delivered in-house to Shell employees, and are also available privately and can lead to Masters degree credits.
The program is structured in order to obtain half the credits through assessment of the Jee materials, and half the credits from workplace-based projects. Students who attend selected Jee courses can apply for admission to Curtin University and complete the Jee course assessment to earn Masters credit towards the MTech. Applications for course entry can be submitted to Curtin University throughout the year. Students accepted into the program will enrol for a Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology) degree with Curtin University of Technology.
How does the 
course accreditation work?
Assessment of selected Jee courses will provide approximately half the credits required to complete the MTech. The remaining credits will be obtained through workplace-based projects monitored by Curtin University. The program is designed to enable individuals working full-time in industry, to enrol part-time in the Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology) and complete course materials over a two-four years. All assessments will be issued and submitted in the online environment using Blackboard, available through the Curtin University Website. Units included in the course structure will be available for enrolment at various times during the year, enabling students to select a study period most convenient to themselves, to complete the required assessments, and earn university credit towards a Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology).
Selected Jee course assessments will be scheduled 1-2 times per year depending on demand. All students must complete 4 projects (100 credits) in order to graduate. It is recommended that students enrol in at least one project per year (25 credits) as well as complete at least one Jee course assessment (25 credits) to enable graduation within four years of enrolment. The table below provides the suggested structure for pipeline, riser and subsea engineers who attend Jee courses.
Click here to download the Jee accreditation information flyer.
Total Degree Credits required for Graduation |
200 |
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| Index No. | Course Name | Credits | |
| Workplace-Based Project units (required) | |||
| 311663 | MT506 Petroleum Technology (Project) | 25 credits | |
| 311664 | MT507 Petroleum Technology (Project) | 25 credits | |
| 311665 | MT508 Petroleum Technology (Project) | 25 credits | |
| 311666 | #MT509 Petroleum Technology (Project) | 25 credits | |
| Projects may be individual 25 credits, or larger combined projects (50, 75, or 100 credits) | |||
| # Students may be permitted to substitute appropriate Curtin Masters units with approval from the Academic Director |
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| JEE Courses available for assessment (Options) | |||
| Index No. | Course Name | Credits | |
| 311667 Jee Courses: |
MT556 Overview of Subsea Pipeline Systems and Risers Overview of Subsea Pipelines, Overview of Subsea Systems, and Overview of Risers, Umbilicals and Flexibles |
25 credits Note: All 3 Jee courses must be attended prior to enrolling in the Curtin University assessment for this 25 credit unit. |
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| 311673 Jee Courses: |
MT557 Design of Subsea Pipelines Design of Subsea Pipelines Part 1, and Design of Subsea Pipelines Part 2 |
25 credits Note: Both Jee courses must be attended prior to enrolling in the Curtin University assessment for this 25 credit unit. |
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| 311671 Jee Courses: |
MT558 Construction of Subsea Pipelines Construction of Subsea Pipelines, and Installation Calculations for Subsea Pipelines |
25 credits Note: Both Jee courses must be attended prior to enrolling in the Curtin University assessment for this 25 credit unit. |
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| 311675 Jee Courses: |
MT559 Integrity Management of Subsea Pipelines Integrity Management of Subsea Pipelines Part 1, and Integrity Management of Subesa Pipelines Part 2 |
25 credits Note: Both Jee courses must be attended prior to enrolling in the Curtin University assessment for this 25 credit unit. |
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Students are permitted to take a combination of Jee, Shell and PetroSkills courses in order to complete the 100 credits of courses required towards graduation. For a list of accredited PetroSkills courses click here. For a list of Shell accredited courses click here.
For more information about Jee, visit the website at: www.jee.co.uk. Download the 2010 Jee catalogue
Why choose the Curtin-MTech?
Curtin University of Technology is an international institution with a worldwide reputation for providing programs of study that focus on the delivery of knowledge and the acquisition of practical skills designed to achieve industry and workplace standards. One of Curtin’s core areas of academic strength and research expertise is in the oil and gas industry, with internationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate courses available in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Exploration Geophysics.
Jee is widely recognised for high-quality pipeline, riser and subsea engineering training courses worldwide. Jee courses are of the highest standard in the subsea arena, and they are written and delivered by Jee's own specialist, chartered engineers.
The unique collaborations between Curtin University and Industry Training Providers combines competency-based graduate training with formal academic assessment, allowing students to complete a Master's degree with Curtin University, without leaving industry employment. The expected course duration is four years, however, students have the flexibility to complete the Master of Technology in a shorter time span if they choose, by increasing the number of units they complete in any given year.
More information on other programs run within the Department of Petroleum Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Explorations Geophysics, please visit their websites.
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