Engineering

Master of Marine Engineering

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

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 APSB 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

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3CM208
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Additional Entry Requirements
    Specialisation courses are available in alternate years.
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyCompleted 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.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students3100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS073672M
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Additional Entry RequirementsSpecialisation courses are available in alternate years.
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsRelevant Honours degree or equivalent plus two years relevant work experience, or Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students3100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $8,215

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $49,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    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 APSB 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 APSB Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. 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 APSB.

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.

Master of Marine Engineering

Areas of Specialisation

The Masters degree in Marine Engineering supports two areas of specialisation:
  • submarines
  • surface ships

Example Study Plan

Core Courses (Submarine specialisation)
If chosen, students must complete all of the following:

  • MECH ENG 7042  Introduction to Submarine Design
  • MECH ENG 7046  Submarine Design
  • MECH ENG 7056  Systems Engineering 1
Core Courses (Surface Ships specialisation)
If chosen, students must complete all of the following:

  • MECH ENG 7048  Introduction to Naval Ship Engineering
  • MECH ENG 7056  Systems Engineering 1
  • MECH ENG 7065  Naval Ship Engineering
Research Project
Students must complete all of the following:

  • MECH ENG 7049A  Marine Engineering Research Project A
  • MECH ENG 7049B  Marine Engineering Research Project B
Electives
Students must complete five courses from the following:
  • APP MTH 7075  Fluid Mechanics
  • CHEM ENG 7047  Composite & Multiphase Polymers
  • COMP SCI 7076  Distributed Systems
  • ELEC ENG 7015  Adaptive Signal Processing
  • ELEC ENG 7033  Principles of RF Engineering
  • ELEC ENG 7046  Power Quality & Fault Diagnostics
  • ELEC ENG 7049  Power Electronics Systems
  • ELEC ENG 7055  Antennas & Propagation
  • ELEC ENG 7069  Electric Energy Systems
  • ELEC ENG 7082  Principles of Control Systems
  • MECH ENG 7020  Materials Selection & Failure Analysis
  • MECH ENG 7021  Combustion Technology & Emissions Control
  • MECH ENG 7023  Fracture Mechanics
  • MECH ENG 7024  Robotics M
  • MECH ENG 7025  Topics in Welded Structures
  • MECH ENG 7026  Advanced Topics in Fluid Mechanics
  • MECH ENG 7027  Engineering Acoustics
  • MECH ENG 7028  Advanced PID Control
  • MECH ENG 7029  Air conditioning
  • MECH ENG 7030  Advanced Vibrations
  • MECH ENG 7034  Advanced Digital Control
  • MECH ENG 7043  Stresses in Plates & Shells
  • MECH ENG 7044  Biomechanical Engineering
  • MECH ENG 7045  CFD for Engineering Applications
  • MECH ENG 7047  Dynamics & Control II
  • MECH ENG 7050  Sustainability & the Environment
  • MECH ENG 7053  Aerospace Propulsion
  • MECH ENG 7059  Finite Element Analysis of Structures
  • MECH ENG 7061  Corrosion: Principles & Prevention
  • MECH ENG 7062  Aircraft Design
  • MECH ENG 7063  Advanced Topics in Aerospace Engineering
  • MECH ENG 7066  Aeronautical Engineering
  • MECH ENG 7067  Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  • MECH ENG 7068  Applied Aerodynamics
  • MECH ENG 7070  Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
  • MECH ENG 7071  Mechatronics II
  • MECH ENG 7072  Micro-Controller Programming
  • MECH ENG 7073  Space Vehicle Design
  • MECH ENG 7075  Sustainable Thermal Technologies
  • MECH ENG 7076  Renewable Fluid Power Technology
  • MECH ENG 7077  Submarine Naval Architecture Maritime Engineering
  • MECH ENG 7078  Shipbuilding Programs for Industry and Defence Managers
  • MECH ENG 7111  Acoustics and Vibrations PG
OR

Other electives may be chosen from another University listed here:
Australian Maritime College:

  • Design of Marine Machinery Systems (3 units)
  • Marine Propulsion Systems (3 units)
  • Ship Design (3 units)
  • Principles of Naval Architecture (3 units)
Curtin University:

  • Physical and Acoustical Oceanography (3 units)
  • Marine Acoustics (3 units)
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

RMIT University:

  • Risk and Technology Decisions (3 units)*
University of South Australia:

  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (3 units)
  • Satellite Communications (3 units)
Students may present no more than 6 units of courses denoted with an asterisk*

Assessment

Assessment includes coursework, project work and examinations.


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