Master of Maritime Engineering (Professional)

Masters (Coursework)

Progress your career into specialist areas of maritime engineering including naval architecture, fluid mechanics and marine and offshore systems.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 - 5 years full-time

Course Code

P7F, 107643J

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$35,250 per year

About this course

Progress your career into specialist areas of maritime engineering including naval architecture, fluid mechanics and marine and offshore systems. Your studies will combine learning that is specific to the design and construct of maritime vessels and systems with advanced studies in management, project planning and research. You will graduate with an understanding of complex marine systems and the ability to lead engineering projects in the maritime industry. This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.

This program is aimed at engineering professionals already in the workforce, but with limited exposure to the maritime engineering sector. Our graduates secure employment in advanced technical and management roles in maritime engineering. All programs lead to greater employment and higher degree study opportunities through industry-relevant research projects.

Our specialist coursework is designed by experienced maritime engineers and researchers. Delivered through a combination of interactive online study resources and on-campus study, 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 Design and formulate solutions to complex technical problems in both the maritime and wider engineering fields using systematic analysis and processes.

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

3 Create innovative solutions for maritime and wider engineering fields by critically researching current developments, advanced technologies and emerging issues.

4 Practice high-level personal autonomy and accountability considering ethical and sustainable engineering practices in accordance with Engineers Australia standards.

Course structure

The Master of Maritime Engineering (Professional) consists of 16 units totaling 200 credits points.

Credit for prior study or work

Students in this course may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of:

up to 100 credit points if they have completed a Bachelor Honours (AQF 8) award in a cognate discipline; or
up to 50 credit points if they have completed a Bachelor (AQF 7) award 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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