Graduate Certificate in Marine Engineering
Secure your future in the defence sector
South Australia has a world-class maritime industry base and the sector is growing rapidly. We’re currently witnessing a time of multi-billion dollar spending on submarines and surface ships.
The University of Adelaide is South Australia’s leading university in defence, and partnered with industry both locally and internationally. Whether you’re looking to upskill or change careers, we’ll help match your professional goals to industry objectives.
What will you do?
Our marine engineering programs are structured so students can complete qualifications in steps. This approach lets you complete our Graduate Certificate in Marine Engineering after six months, the Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering after 12 and a Master of Marine Engineering after 18. You will:
- develop and enhance prior expertise
- build highly sought after knowledge and practical skills
- take core courses intensively, allowing you to complete Submarine Design, Naval Ship Engineering and Systems Engineering within six months
- choose from a wide range of specialist electives.
Industry-sponsored students will also gain practical experience through workplace projects.
This program is delivered in collaboration with ASC, Australia's builder and sustainer of the Navy's fleet of Collins Class submarines.
Note: consult the program coordinator before you enrol to check whether particular courses or projects will be available.
Entry Requirements
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information for this program.
I am a:
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC085 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Specialisation courses are available in alternate years. |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Completed Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program. Applicants without an honours degree in engineering must provide evidence of formal qualifications and professional work experience, providing equivalent learning outcomes. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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I am a:
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
Advanced technical and management roles in the field of marine engineering.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Defence Engineer, Engineer, Marine Engineer, Naval Ship Engineer, Systems Engineer
Degree Structure
The graduate certificate is a 12-unit program with students undertaking 9 units of core courses and one elective course.
Midyear entry candidates, please note: not all courses are available in semester two so the program must be undertaken part-time.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Related Degrees
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Last updated: Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023
