Master of Offshore and Coastal Engineering
- 2 years
- Duration
- 49,800 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
The Blue Economy's global riches is supported by offshore and coastal engineering, including aquaculture, shipping and trade, ocean energy infrastructure, and coastal development to support population growth and services. Due to coastal risks, climate change, the need for environmentally sustainable coastal development, and the world's expanding demand for food and energy, offshore and coastal engineering skills are in demand worldwide.
The Master of Offshore Coastal Engineering program prepares civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering graduates for offshore and coastal marine jobs.
The Master of Offshore Coastal Engineering's core units, which build on foundational engineering knowledge and skills, will give graduates excellent experiential learning opportunities while developing the interdisciplinary knowledge and technical skills needed to analyze, design, and create novel ocean engineering solutions. The units address advanced offshore system design, ocean engineering and technology, coastal structure design, and offshore and coastal engineering. Research project or capstone units provide advanced discipline knowledge and skills, while electives provide broader breadth and allow students to develop technical and professional skills.
UWA leads marine studies domestically and internationally with top-notch research facilities like the National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility, the Coastal and Offshore Engineering Laboratory, and the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, which houses marine researchers from UWA, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, CSIRO, and ocean industries. Students will get direct access to these premier facilities and cutting-edge ocean technologies during their study. They will also learn from renowned maritime experts and academics with commercial contacts, ensuring a successful career in the offshore and coastal marine industries.
Program structure
Conversion
Students who have not completed Master of Professional Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering(Honours), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA. must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):
- GENG2004 Solid Mechanics (6)
- GENG2009 Principles of Geomechanics (6)
- GENG2010 Principles of Hydraulics (6)
- GENG2012 Data Collection and Analysis (6)
Core (take all units (36 points):
- GENG5501 Coastal and Offshore Engineering (6)
- OCEN4008 Physical Oceanography (6)
- OCEN4010 Ocean Observational Methods and Modelling (6)
- OCEN5002 Ocean Engineering and Technology (6)
- OCEN5004 Design of Coastal Structures (6)
- OCEN5005 Advanced Design of Offshore Systems (6)
Option - Group A (take unit(s) to the value of between 36-60 points from this group, with at least two units at level 5):
- CIVL4401 Applied Geomechanics (6)
- CIVL5501 Structural Dynamics (6)
- CIVL5504 Offshore Geomechanics (6)
- EART4415 Coastal Hazards and Adaptation (6)
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications (6)
- ENVT5502 Marine and Coastal Planning and Management (6)
- GENG5505 Project Management and Engineering Practice (6)
- GENG5507 Risk, Reliability and Safety (6)
- GEOS4413 Climate Geoscience (6)
- GEOS5514 Marine Geoscience (6)
- GEOS5515 Coastal Dynamics (6)
- OCEN4002 Ocean Hazards (6)
- OCEN4007 Renewable Ocean Energy (6)
- OCEN5411 Offshore and Coastal Engineering Research Project Part 1 (6)
- OCEN5412 Offshore and Coastal Engineering Research Project Part 2 (6)
- SCIE5505 Global Change and the Marine Environment (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 49,800 AUD per year.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- a Master of Professional Engineering; or
- a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; and
- prior studies in Civil Engineering; or Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering; or Mechanical Engineering; or Mining Engineering.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
