Master of Maritime 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 Maritime 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 Maritime Engineering.
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM277 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A 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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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,945
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Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Marine Engineer; Naval Ship Engineer; Defence Engineer; Engineer; Systems Engineer
Degree Structure
To qualify for the degree of Master of Maritime Engineering, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 36 units comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 9 units
- Research Project to the value of 12 units
- Elective courses to the value of 15 units
Areas of Specialisation
This program supports two areas of specialisation - one focused on submarines and one focused on surface ships.
Example Study Plan
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses, students must complete courses to the value of 9 units. All courses are 3 units unless stated otherwise.
| Submarine specialisation | |
| All of the following courses must be completed: | MECH ENG 7042 Introduction to Submarine Design MECH ENG 7046 Submarine Design MECH ENG 7056 Systems Engineering 1 |
| Surface ships specialisation | |
| All of the following courses must be completed: | MECH ENG 7048 Introduction to Naval Ship Engineering MECH ENG 7056 Systems Engineering 1 MECH ENG 7065 Naval Ship Engineering |
| Research Project | |
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To satisfy the requirements for Research Project, students must complete courses to the value of 12 units. All of the following courses must be completed: |
MECH ENG 7049A Marine Engineering Research Project A (0 units) MECH ENG 7049B Marine Engineering Research Project B (12 units) |
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Last updated: Thursday, 29 Feb 2024
