Master of 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 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 Master of Marine Engineering is flexible, and delivered in collaboration with ASC, Australia's builder and sustainer of the Navy's fleet of Collins Class submarines. During this program 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 and study paths.
Industry-sponsored students will also gain practical experience through workplace projects.
This degree is delivered in steps. Exit paths will be available after six and 12 months of full-time study, at which points you’ll receive a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering.
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM208 |
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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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Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students International students N/A N/A All students 7 100.0%
Fees and Scholarships
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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
Graduates have secured advanced technical and management roles in 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, Maritime Engineer, Naval Ship Engineer, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Degree Structure
The master's degree is a 36-unit program. Students will complete 9 units of core courses and 15 units of electives and a 12-unit research project. At least 21 units of study must be taken from courses taught by the University of Adelaide.
The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff, facilities and sufficient enrolments.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Areas of Specialisation
- submarines
- surface ships
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses (Submarine specialisation) If chosen, students must complete all of the following: |
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| Core Courses (Surface Ships specialisation) If chosen, students must complete all of the following: |
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| Research Project Students must complete all of the following: |
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| Electives Students must complete five courses from the following: |
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| OR Other electives may be chosen from another University listed here: |
Australian Maritime College:
RMIT University:
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Assessment
Assessment includes coursework, project work and examinations.
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Testimonial
During my studies, we had field visits to shipyards and saw how they are maintained. These were valuable insights of what it's like being underwater for weeks, working autonomously.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023
