Graduate Certificate in Marine Engineering GC.MarEng
2008

Program Outline

The objective of this program is to fill an educational gap for marine defence industry engineers, including ASC engineers, by providing the means to for them to obtain a relevant higher degree qualification, thus providing an incentive for attracting new staff and retaining experienced personnel.

The broader aim of this Masters program is to address the shortage of relevant higher education in the defence marine engineering sector by providing the only Masters in Marine Engineering or equivalent in Australia.

Related Programs

• Master of Marine Engineering
• Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
How to apply:	Application and Admission
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260 Australian Full-fee place: $10,600
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $11,330
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate is achieved by the successful completion of the three core program courses in submarines or naval ships engineering and one foundation course chosen from one of the five streams.

Graduate Diploma
You can further specialise in the chosen stream: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Signature or Systems Engineering by adding three foundation courses and one elective to what you undertook for the Graduate Certificate. Your chosen stream and elective will depend on your background experience, interest and applicability to your work.

Master of Engineering
The purpose of this stage is to provide an opportunity for expansion of knowledge whilst undertaking meaningful work in the discipline by way of an optional project. In total, 4 electives in addition to your work for the graduate Diploma are required. One of these electives may be a project.

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

OPTION 1 : Direct entry into program of choice
Graduate Certificate in		Graduate Diploma in		Master of
Marine Engineering 12 units		Marine Engineering 24 units		Marine Engineering 36 units
OPTION 2 : An articulated suite of programs
Graduate Certificate in		Graduate Diploma in		Master of
Marine Engineering		Marine Engineering		Marine Engineering
12 units		(12 units advanced standing)		(24 units advanced standing from Graduate Diploma which includes 12 units from Graduate Certificate)

Graduate Attributes

The graduate attributes to be developed as a result of undertaking one of the above programs are specified by our accrediting body, Engineers Australia and are listed below.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
• ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large;
• in-depth technical competence in Marine Engineering;
• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
• ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;
• ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member;
• understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development;
• understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development;
• understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them; and
  
• expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and the capacity to do so.
  

Program Rules

ECMS Postgraduate Program Rules