Master of Maritime Engineering (Advanced)

Masters (Coursework)

Combining studies in maritime engineering with management, this course will give you the expertise to manage engineering projects in the maritime industry.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 - 4 years full-time

Course Code

P7G, 107646F

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$36,173 per year

About this course

Combining studies in maritime engineering with management, this course will give you the expertise to manage engineering projects in the maritime industry. The Master of Maritime Engineering (Advanced) builds on your existing skillsets to improve the design, performance and research of maritime vessels and systems. Your studies will cover maritime engineering topics including ship design, propulsion systems and associated auxiliary machinery.

This program is aimed at engineering professionals already in the workforce, but with limited exposure to the maritime engineering sector. Graduates follow careers in technical engineering and management across a broad range of maritime sectors.

Our specialist coursework is designed by experienced maritime engineers and researchers. Delivered through interactive online study resources, this course provides a flexible learning mode for students who wish to continue working while studying.

If you are a professional engineer with a 4-year bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline, this program will change the course of your career.

Entry requirements

A full four year Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree, or equivalent.

International students with English as a second language will need to have an IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.

Study locations

Launceston

What you will learn

1 Formulate solutions to complex technical problems in both the maritime and wider engineering fields using systematic analysis and processes.

2 Manage maritime projects using systematic approaches, soft skills and teamwork in professional and lay domains.

3 Critically investigate into current developments, advanced technologies and emerging issues to create innovative solutions for maritime and wider engineering fields.

4 Practice the personal attributes of a professional engineer by implementing ethical and sustainable engineering practices.

Career pathways

This course is targeted at engineering professionals already in the workforce, who wish to pursue, or develop a career in the technical management of maritime engineering projects.

Course structure

The Master of Maritime Engineering (Advanced), consists of 12 units totaling 150 credit points.

If you are starting in 2023 you can find your course planner here - this helps you plan what units to enrol in and when.

Credit for prior study or work

Students in this course may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 50 credit points if they have completed a Bachelor Honours AWF 8 in a cognate discipline.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Tasmania.

85.1%

Overall satisfaction

83%

Skill scale

68.1%

Teaching scale

88.9%

Employed full-time

$86.9k

Average salary

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