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Graduate Certificate in Marine Engineering GC.MarEng

2010

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	6 months (part-time equivalent only)
Degree/Award:	Graduate Certificate

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.

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 9 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.

Program Structure

The Graduate Certificate is a 12 unit program with students undertaking 9 units of core courses and one elective course.

Mid-Year Entry candidates please note: not all courses are available in Semester 2 so the program must be undertaken part-time.

Admission Information

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.

I am a:

domestic applicant
international applicant
international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

Tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $3,783 for 6 months
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent plus two years 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]
Tuition fee	International student place: $13,125 for 6 months
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

Prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent plus two years of relevant work experience

Equivalent Scores

IELTS

Total

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing

5.5

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

Tuition fee	International student place: $13,125 for 6 months
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

Areas of Specialisation

Marine Engineering

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 this program - 12 units
Note: At least 9 units of study must be taken from courses taught by the University of Adelaide.
Core Courses
Select 9 units from one of the following specialisations: Submarine University of South Australia Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving (3 units) The University of Adelaide MECH ENG 7042 Introduction to Submarine Design (3 units) MECH ENG 7046 Submarine Design (3 units) TECHCOMM 5013 Systems Engineering 1 (3 units)# Naval Ships University of South Australia Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving (3 units) The University of Adelaide MECH ENG 7048 Introduction to Naval Ship Design (3 units) MECH ENG 7065 Naval Ship Engineering (3 units) TECHCOMM 5013 Systems Engineering 1 (3 units)# #Only with permission of the Faculty (Non-ASC students only). Students may not undertake both Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving and Systems Engineering.
a) Electives
Select courses to the value of 3 units from a) or b): CHEM ENG 7047 Composites and Multiphase Polymers (3 units) COMP SCI 7076 Distributed Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 7015 Adaptive Signal Processing (3 units) ELEC ENG 7017 Beamforming and Array Processing (3 units) ELEC ENG 7033 Principles of RF Engineering (3 units) ELEC ENG 7046 Power Quality & Fault Diagnosis (3 units) ELEC ENG 7048 Principles of Control Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 7049 Power Electronics Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 7054 Detection, Estimation and Classification (3 units) ELEC ENG 7055 Antennas and Propagation (3 units) ELEC ENG 7065 Sonar Sensors & Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 7069 Electrical Energy Systems (3 units) MECH ENG 7020 Materials Selection & Failure Analysis (3 units) MECH ENG 7023 Fracture Mechanics (3 units) MECH ENG 7025 Topics in Welded Structures (3 units) MECH ENG 7026 Advanced Topics in Fluid Mechanics (3 units) MECH ENG 7027 Engineering Acoustics (3 units) MECH ENG 7030 Advanced Vibrations (3 units) MECH ENG 7034 Advanced Digital Control (3 units) MECH ENG 7043 Stresses in Plates and Shells (3 units) MECH ENG 7045 CFD for Engineering Applications (3 units) MECH ENG 7047 Dynamics and Control (3 units) MECH ENG 7059 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units) MECH ENG 7061 Corrosion: Principles and Prevention (3 units) MECH ENG 7072 Special Studies in Marine Engineering (3 units) MECH ENG 7049 Marine Engineering Research Project A&B (12 units) SIP 7023 Satellite Communications (3 units) APP MTH 7075 Fluid Mechanics (3 units) TECHCOMM 5021 Applied Project Management I (3 units)# TECHCOMM 7029 Systems Engineering II (3 units) # Students can undertake one of either Applied Project Management 1 or Risk and Technology Decisions. The availability of courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities and sufficient enrolments
b) Other Approved Electives
ACA Coatings Engineering (3 units) Australian Maritime College Design of Marine Machinery Systems (3 units) Curtin University Physical and Acoustical Oceanography (3 units) Marine Acoustics (3 units) RMIT Risk & Technology Decisions (3 units)# University of South Australia Electromagnetic Compatibility (3 units) Military Systems - Operational and Technological integration (3 units) Requirements Engineering (3 units) Principles of Test Evaluation N (3 units) # Students can undertake one of either Applied Project Management 1 or Risk and Technolgy Decisions.

Career Opportunities

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

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.

Program Rules

Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

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Graduate Certificate in Marine Engineering GC.MarEng 2010

Program Outline

Program Structure

Related Programs

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Selection Criteria

How to Apply

International applicants

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

Equivalent Scores

How to Apply

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Selection Criteria

Areas of Specialisation

Study Plans

Submarine

University of South Australia

The University of Adelaide

Naval Ships

University of South Australia

The University of Adelaide

ACA

Australian Maritime College

Curtin University

RMIT

University of South Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduate Attributes

Program Rules

Further Information

Useful Links

The University of Adelaide Nobel Laureates

Graduate Certificate in Marine Engineering GC.MarEng

2010