Graduate Certificate in Marine Engineering GC.MarEng

2009

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 Certificate is a 12 unit program with students undertaking 9 units of core courses and one course selected from a specialisation stream.

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 two-thirds of their study program consists of courses offered by the University of Adelaide in order to qualify for the award.

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.

Related Programs

• Master of Marine Engineering
• Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
How to apply:	Contact the Faculty Office for application procedure.
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $3,706 for 6 months
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6
Prerequisites:	Bachelor's Degree or equivalent plus two years of relevant work experience
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Tuition fee:	International student place: $12,500 for 6 months
General enquiries:	Student Centre

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.

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 Core Courses
Choose 9 units from (a) or (b): (a) Submarine The University of Adelaide MECH ENG 7042 Introduction to Submarine Design (3 units) MECH ENG 7046 Submarine Design 102 (3 units) University of South Australia Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving (3 units) or TECHCOMM 5013 Systems Engineering* (b) Naval Ships The University of Adelaide MECH ENG 7048 Introduction to Naval Ship Design (3 units) University of South Australia Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving (3 units) Note: *Only with permission of the Faculty
Foundation Streams
Choose one course (3 units) from one of the following streams: Hull Stream The University of Adelaide 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 7043 Stresses in Plates and Shells (3 units) Electrical Stream The University of Adelaide ELEC ENG 7048 Principles of Control Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 7049 Power Electronics Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 7069 Electrical Energy Systems (3 units) MECH ENG 7027 Engineering Acoustics (3 units) Mechanical Stream The University of Adelaide MECH ENG 7020 Materials Selection and Failure Analysis (3 units) MECH ENG 7030 Advanced Vibrations (3 units) MECH ENG 7059 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)  Australian Maritime College Design of Marine Machinery Systems (3 units) Signature Stream The University of Adelaide ELEC ENG 7065 Sonar Sensors & Systems (3 units) MECH ENG 7027 Engineering Acoustics (3 units) MECH ENG 7030 Advanced Vibrations (3 units) Curtin University Physical and Acoustical Oceanography (3 units) Systems Engineering The University of Adelaide TECHCOMM 7029 Systems Engineering 2 (3 Units) University of South Australia Military Systems - Operational and Technological Integration (3 units Requirements Engineering (3 units) Principles of Test Evaluation (3 units)
Note: At least 9 units of study must be taken from courses taught by the Univesity of Adelaide

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.

Useful Links

• Postgraduate Coursework Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
• Postgraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre Enquiry Form

Program Rules

Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences