Submarine Design and Construction

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENGI 5015
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Course ID
202169
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Elec and Mech Eng
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Eric Fusil
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Project
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
20 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course extends conceptual and practical understanding from the introductory course - ENGIX501 Principles of Submarine Design - by expanding on a number and complexity of submarine systems, exploring specific technology areas in submarine systems design, as well as submarine building techniques and maintenance aspects (logistic engineering).

  • Submarine Design Fundamentals and Naval Architecture
  • Platform Systems Integration & Human Factors
  • Combat Systems and Lifecycle Support

Course learning outcomes

  • Differentiate current classes of submarines and their design philosophies
  • Explain the design-to-build approach in the context of submarines and their systems
  • Examine the different platform and combat systems in a submarine
  • Evaluate a proposed optimal pathway for transitioning from an existing submarine baseline to a new specified capability
  • Assess the design feasibility of a submarine and its seaworthiness
  • Develop a submarine concept design from top level requirements

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 54703
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 1:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
5 Oct - 9 Oct Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 209
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 12:10pm - 1:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
Class number
Class number 54704
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 31 Aug Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 54705
Section
Section ST01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 13 Aug Thursday 10:10am - 11:30am Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
27 Aug - 27 Aug Thursday 10:10am - 11:30am Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
10 Sep - 10 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 11:30am Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
24 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 11:30am Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed ENGIX501 Principles of Submarine Design

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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