University of Tasmania
Minimum 0.5 years, up to a maximum of 2 years
This graduate certificate equips engineering professionals with specialized maritime engineering expertise through flexible online study. Ideal for working engineers seeking to develop advanced knowledge in maritime systems, hydrostatics, fluid dynamics, and offshore energy structures.
Applicants must hold a full four-year Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree recognized under the Washington Accord, or equivalent, with a minimum of 12 weeks of full-time professional experience in a maritime or engineering field. Alternative pathways are available for those with a 3-year Bachelor of Engineering, relevant professional qualifications, or overseas engineering degrees with appropriate experience. English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0) for non-English speakers.
The course comprises four core units totaling 50 credit points: Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics covers design and analysis of engineering fluid systems and marine vehicles; Advanced Hydrostatics provides knowledge of statical stability and trim of floating structures; Fundamentals of Maritime Engineering explores principles and advanced concepts in maritime science and technology; Floating and Offshore Energy Structures introduces hydrodynamic and structural problems associated with floating structure design, including hydrostatics, ocean wave mechanics, and structural analysis.
The University of Tasmania delivers this course through experienced maritime engineers and researchers who integrate industry-based knowledge with authentic real-life problem-solving. The flexible online delivery mode accommodates working professionals, while the course articulates to advanced qualifications including the Graduate Diploma and Master of Maritime Engineering, providing clear pathways for career progression.
Graduates pursue careers in technical engineering and management across a broad range of maritime sectors. The qualification provides pathways to advanced postgraduate study through articulation to the Graduate Diploma of Maritime Engineering and Master of Maritime Engineering programs, enabling progression into senior maritime engineering roles, offshore energy project management, naval architecture, and maritime systems design positions.