Master of Offshore and Coastal Engineering draft

Program Overview

The Master of Offshore and Coastal Engineering (MOCE) program equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills in offshore and coastal engineering. It integrates multidisciplinary knowledge from oceanography to data science, preparing students for careers in various ocean-related industries. Led by leading experts, the program provides access to world-class research infrastructure and leverages strong industry connections to provide a unique student experience. Graduates are equipped to take on leadership positions in offshore and coastal engineering, addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in this field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Offshore and Coastal Engineering (MOCE) is a postgraduate program designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and practical skills to lead innovation in offshore and coastal engineering. The program is unique in its content and is designed to prepare graduates for a wide range of ocean-related career pathways. The MOCE program integrates disciplinary knowledge across the whole water column, from oceanography, hydrodynamics, structural and geotechnical engineering, and data science, to provide students with the multidisciplinary knowledge and practical skills required to analyze and design different ocean engineering solutions. The program is delivered by leading experts in the field, drawing on UWA's research expertise, global networks, industry connectivity, and breadth of oceans teaching.

Outline:

Course Structure:

• Conversion: Students who have not completed a Master of Professional Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), or an equivalent qualification, as recognized 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 points)
• GENG2009 Principles of Geomechanics (6 points)
• GENG2010 Principles of Hydraulics (6 points)
• GENG2012 Data Collection and Analysis (6 points)
• Core: Take all units (36 points):
• GENG5501 Coastal and Offshore Engineering (6 points)
• OCEN4008 Physical Oceanography (6 points)
• OCEN4010 Ocean Observational Methods and Modelling (6 points)
• OCEN5002 Ocean Engineering and Technology (6 points)
• OCEN5004 Design of Coastal Structures (6 points)
• OCEN5005 Advanced Design of Offshore Systems (6 points)
• 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 points)
• CIVL5501 Structural Dynamics (6 points)
• CIVL5504 Offshore Geomechanics (6 points)
• EART4415 Coastal Hazards and Adaptation (6 points)
• ENVT5502 Marine and Coastal Planning and Management (6 points)
• GENG5505 Project Management and Engineering Practice (6 points)
• GENG5507 Risk, Reliability and Safety (6 points)
• GEOS4413 Climate Geoscience (6 points)
• GEOS5514 Marine Geoscience (6 points)
• GEOS5515 Coastal Dynamics (6 points)
• OCEN4002 Ocean Hazards (6 points)
• OCEN4007 Renewable Ocean Energy (6 points)
• OCEN5411 Offshore and Coastal Engineering Research Project Part 1 (6 points)
• OCEN5412 Offshore and Coastal Engineering Research Project Part 2 (6 points)
• SCIE5505 Global Change and the Marine Environment (6 points)

Course Schedule:

• Full-time/part-time duration: 1-2 years of full-time study

Teaching:

• The course is taught by a number of academics with knowledge across areas of offshore and coastal engineering with expertise in oceanography, hydrodynamics, geotechnical engineering, and data science.
• All teaching staff have high international research profiles and substantial experience working with a range of different ocean industries.
• Teaching will also leverage expertise from industry Chairs based in the Oceans Graduate School, as well as contributions from research staff leading significant national ocean engineering research infrastructure such as the Coastal and Offshore Engineering Laboratory and the National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility.

Careers:

• Graduates will be able to find careers in industries including:
• Offshore and coastal marine
• Shipping/ports
• Marine construction
• Coastal engineering and management
• Marine renewable energy (including offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy)
• Aquaculture
• Mining, oil, and gas
• Nature-based solutions
• Defence and security
• Subsea engineering
• Roles include:
• Offshore engineer
• Coastal engineer
• Marine renewable energy engineer
• Subsea engineer
• Coastal manager

Other:

• The course will equip graduates to take on leadership positions in offshore and coastal engineering.
• Graduates will develop advanced knowledge and practical skills that are in high demand by employers in a wide range of ocean industries.
• UWA is the preeminent Australian University in developing ocean engineering research solutions within offshore and coastal environments.
• The course provides a unique student experience, by integrating content into UWA's world-class ocean engineering research infrastructure and leveraging its strong industry networks.
• Students will receive direct access to leading facilities such as the National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility, the Coastal and Offshore Engineering Laboratory, and the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre.
• The program is delivered by leading experts in the field, drawing on UWA's research expertise, global networks, industry connectivity, and breadth of oceans teaching.