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Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering GD.MarEng
2009

Program Outline | Related Programs | Admission Information | Areas of Specialisation | Study Plans | Career Opportunities | Graduate Attributes | Program Rules | Further Information | Useful Links

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1 year (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Diploma

Program Outline

Programs in Marine Engineering offer students the opportunity to further develop and enhance their skills and expertise in this field. The variety of specialised coursework electives and study options enable students to meet their individual needs as well as meeting industry-defined objectives. Industry sponsored students can undertake work-based projects to enhance their practical experience.

The Graduate Diploma is a 24 unit program including 9 units of core courses and electives chosen from the specialised streams.

Intending students should consult the program coordinator prior to commencement to check whether particular courses or projects will be available.

The degree is conferred by the University of Adelaide, which delivers most of the courses. The remaining courses are mostly delivered by the University of South Australia. Courses from a number of other leading universities throughout Australia are also included. Students must, however, ensure that at least 18 units of study must be taken from courses taught by the University of Adelaide.

Marine Engineering programs are structured so that students can complete the degree in steps. This approach provides the opportunity to complete the Graduate Certificate, then Graduate Diploma and finally the Masters Degree. The advantage of this approach is that it provides options for career-life balance.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or equivalent plus one year of relevant work experience.

How to Apply ?

Contact the Faculty Office for application procedure.

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or equivalent plus one year of relevant work experience
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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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.

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Study Plans

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

Total units required for the program - 24 units

Core Courses

Please select 9 units from the following:

Submarine

The University of Adelaide

University of South Australia

  • Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving (3 units)

or

  • TECHCOMM 5013 Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving (3 units)*

Naval Ships

The University of Adelaide

University of South Australia

  • Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving (3 units)

Note:
*Only with permission of the Faculty

a) Foundation Streams

Choose 15 units from a), b) or c):

Hull

The University of Adelaide

Electrical

The University of Adelaide

Mechanical

The University of Adelaide

Australian Maritime College

  • Design of Marine Machinery Systems (3 units)

Signature

The University of Adelaide

Curtin University

  • Physical and Acoustical Oceanography (3 units)

Systems Engineering

The University of Adelaide

University of South Australia

  • Management of Small Systems Engineering Design Teams (3 units)
  • Military Systems - Operational and Technological Integration (3 units)
  • Requirements Engineering (3 units)
  • Principles of Test Evaluation (3 units)
b) Electives

Hull

The University of Adelaide

either

RMIT

  • Risk & Technology Decisions (3 units)

ACA

  • Coatings Engineering (3 units)

Electrical

The University of Adelaide

either

 RMIT

  • Risk & Technology Decisions  (3 units)

University of South Australia

  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (3 units)

Curtin University

  • Marine Acoustics (3 units)

Mechanical

The University of Adelaide

either 

or

 RMIT

  • Risk & Technology Decisions  (3 units)

Signature

The University of Adelaide

either 

or

RMIT

  • Risk & Technology Decisions  (3 units)

Curtin University

  • Marine Acoustics (3 units)

Systems

The University of Adelaide

either

or

RMIT

  • Risk & Technology Decisions  (3 units)
c) Project*
  • MECH ENG 7049A Marine Engineering Research Project (6 units)
  • MECH ENG 7049B Marine Engineering Research Project (6 units)

Note:
*Students required to enrol into Part A one semester and Part B the following

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Career Opportunities

Advanced technical and management roles in the field of marine engineering.

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Graduate Attributes

  • 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.
  • Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and the capacity to do so.

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