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Master of Maritime Engineering (Professional)
University of Tasmania, Hobart/Launceston, TAS, Australia
About this program
The Master of Maritime Engineering (Professional) at the University of Tasmania, delivered through the Australian Maritime College, is designed for qualified engineers who want to build specialist knowledge in the maritime sector. Professional engineers with a four-year bachelor degree in any engineering discipline can use the program to change the course of their career, gaining expertise in areas including naval architecture. The degree takes a minimum of two years full-time and is offered in Launceston and online.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- The Master of Maritime Engineering requires completion of 200 credit points: 175 credit points of core units (including 50 credit points of research units, delivered as a dissertation with significant industry involvement) and 25 credit points of optional elective units, taken across Year 1 and Year 2. The course is designed for qualified engineers with a four-year bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline, delivered through interactive online study materials with on-campus learning available through the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Launceston
- no compulsory work placement is required since applicants already have engineering work experience. This course is currently under review for accreditation by Engineers Australia
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Domestic applicants need a full four-year Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree recognised under the Washington Accord (or equivalent), with a minimum of 12 weeks' full-time professional experience in a maritime or engineering field, certified by a recognised authority. International applicants need qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, must achieve the required grade in qualifying studies, meet prerequisite subjects and English language requirements. Students may be eligible for a reduction in volume of learning of up to 100 credit points with a Bachelor Honours (AQF 8) in a cognate discipline, or up to 50 credit points with a Bachelor (AQF 7) in a cognate discipline. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Maritime Engineering (P6G) and/or Graduate Certificate in Maritime Engineering (P5G) from UTAS may articulate into this course with full credit.
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