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Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) - ECU (24V3)

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Overview (2027)

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Duration

Minimum 4 years, up to a maximum of 9 years.

This course is available to study as both part-time or full-time
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Launceston
Semester 1

“I have settled into life in Launceston really well. The Australian Maritime College Launceston campus has a lot of great facilities including the Underwater Collision Research Facility, the Cavitation Tunnel, the Model Test Basin, and the Towing Tank. Additionally, there were two day-courses – survival at sea, and fire safety training – that you don't typically get to experience at university." Read more.

Cameron Skeggs - Maritime Engineering 2+2 student

Delivered through the Australian Maritime College (AMC), the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) will guide you towards a thriving career in the maritime industry.  Your studies will focus on one of two maritime industry specialisations: Naval Architecture, or Ocean Engineering.

Your education will include access to world-class training and research facilities. You will benefit from AMC’s industry connections and experience, providing you with a competitive edge as a graduate.

This is a Joint Award Program for students who have completed years one and two in the Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) Honours at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia. For students looking to study the four year degree with University of Tasmania, please visit the Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) course page.

Naval Architecture

Naval Architecture focuses on the design and construction of everything from submarines and naval ships to luxury yachts, ferries, and cargo vessels. Across multiple branches of engineering, you can gain expertise in the shipping, high-speed, offshore, defence, underwater and recreational industries.

Ocean Engineering

Dive into advanced studies of the ocean environment and the conditions that impact the life cycle of marine structures. Ocean Engineering focuses on the design, construction and operation of offshore, subsea and coastal structures. You will also learn about applied wave mechanics, underwater technology and offshore renewable energy concepts.

  • 1 Solve complex technical problems using engineering techniques, tools, and resources through the application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  • 2 Apply systematic engineering design and analysis processes to solve complex maritime engineering problems.
  • 3 Critically evaluate current developments, advanced technologies, and emerging issues to create innovative solutions for the maritime engineering industry.
  • 4 Manage maritime engineering projects using systematic approaches, soft skills, and effective communication in the professional and lay domains.
  • 5 Practice the personal attributes of a professional engineer by implementing ethical and sustainable engineering practices and professional accountability.

Our ship experiences gives you the chance to undertake a series of hands-on projects at sea. You can take a voyage on one of our training vessels, engage in marine operations, and discover issues unique to the deep-sea environment.

Become a Student Ambassador

Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities. Through the Student Ambassador Program you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking, plus end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.

We have strong collaborative connections with the Australian maritime and shipbuilding industry. This means that when you study at AMC, you’ll get real-work, hands-on experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

The growing maritime, defence, marine and offshore sectors are an exciting and strategic area of growth for AMC and the University of Tasmania. We are a strategic partner in the Naval Shipbuilding College, where we collaborate with industry, government and academia to deliver the expertise and workforce required for Australia’s continuous naval shipbuilding program. Our ties with the maritime and shipbuilding industry provide our students with unmatched opportunities to connect with potential employers and gain real-work, hands-on experience before graduating.

A minimum of 12 weeks real-life work experience is a mandatory requirement of your AMC Engineering qualification. Professional work placements provide students with the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills to a practical working environment. You will also demonstrate advanced knowledge and comprehension of your chosen engineering specialisation.

During this stage of your engineering degree you will demonstrate your ability to resolve complex work-related problems under supervision of qualified engineers. You will engage in various facets of engineering, and can observe and appreciate the attitudes, responsibilities, and ethics expected of engineers.

This work experience is undertaken in the unit JEE494 Engineering Professional Practice.

The Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) is an externally accredited degree.

The following specialisations of this course are accredited by Engineers Australia:

  • Naval Architecture
  • Ocean Engineering

Completion of a specialisation may meet the requirements for membership of Engineers Australia. There may be additional requirements for membership beyond the completion of the specialisation.

For further membership requirements, please visit Engineers Australia website.

If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.

Career outcomes

From doing year 10 work experience with a Naval Architect and falling in love with the concept of designing ships, to becoming Chief Technology Officer for a small tech company. Harry chased his passion for Maritime Engineering and tailored his studies to make sure he became the Naval Architect he wanted to be. He enjoys using his education to develop autonomy solutions in the maritime sector.

Harry Hubbert, Australian Maritime College Alumnus

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Naval Architecture

The Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) with Honours prepares students for careers in the shipbuilding industry, designing and constructing luxury super yachts, sailing and power craft, destroyers and patrol boats for the defence industry, underwater vehicles and submarines, and big ocean cruiseliners; the high-speed ferry industry; insurance sector; and marine consultancy firms. It is also an excellent gateway to a career in government in the areas of commercial shipping, transport policy and administration.

Ocean Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering (Ocean Engineering) with Honours prepares students for careers designing and managing the installation of offshore, subsea and coastal structures for the oil and gas industry, in particular the offshore industry; the renewable energy industry; coastal and environmental engineering; marine consultancy firms; and ocean research organisations.

There are many exciting developments being driven by increased fuel costs and the need to lower the environmental impact of vessels and oil rigs. You can get involved in engineering alternative marine power systems or improving crude oil extraction to reduce emissions while maximising yield.

There is international demand for qualified graduates in the following areas:

  • Ship Building
  • Alternative energy
  • Marine survey
  • Statutory bodies
  • Military
  • Industrial process and power generation sectors.
Postgraduate study

If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research. Filter the course list by Postgraduate to view the current courses available.

Course structure

This program is only available to students who have completed the first two years of the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) at Edith Cowan University.  Students continue to complete Year 3 and Year 4 requirements as described below.

The Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) requires the completion of 400 credit points comprising:

  • 300 credit points of Core units
  • 75 credit point Specialisation
  • 25 credit points of Electives

The Core units are compulsory for all students and consist of 8 units in Year 1 (100 credit points), 8 units in Year 2 (100 credit points), 3 units in Year 3 (37.5 credit points) and 5 units in Year 4 (inclusive of research project and design units) (62.5 credit points).

In Year 3, you will select your engineering Specialisation from the following: Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering. 6 specialist units (75 credit points) will be completed in Years 3 and 4.

In the Elective component you can choose from any units marked as "Student Electives" which you meet the pre-requisites for, at any level, from across the university. To search for possible Elective units, use the Unit Search tool to search by the discipline that you are interested in.

Your electives can be used to add breadth to your degree, by exploring a variety of different subject areas from within or outside the College of Sciences and Engineering. Alternatively, you can deepen your engagement with specific subject areas, for example, by completing additional units in the same discipline as your major or related fields.

In addition to the 400 credit points, all engineering students must undertake 12 weeks of industrial experience, typically in the summer between your third and fourth year, via a work placement. You will enrol in the unit JEE494 Engineering Professional Practice (0 credit points) and must receive an ungraded pass (UP) in this unit to be eligible to graduate.

We have a team of Student Advisers available to help you structure your studies to meet your desired outcomes. For enrolment assistance please contact us via U Connect today.

Note:  24V3 students complete Years 3 and 4 of 24V1

Entry requirements

24V3 is a Joint Award Program for students who have completed years 1 and 2 in the Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) Honours at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.

Admission requirement are set forth in the Cooperative Education Agreement signed by the University of Tasmania and Edith Cowan University.

COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS 

This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:

  • Complete a Safe to Practice Agreement declaring they have the medical, physical or psychological capacity to safely participate in professional experience practice. 

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

This degree program is available to students who have completed years 1 and 2 in the Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) Honours at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.

Course Specific Requirements

Admission requirements are set forth in the Cooperative Education Agreement signed by the University of Tasmania and Edith Cowan University.

COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS 

This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:

  • Complete a Safe to Practice Agreement declaring they have the medical, physical or psychological capacity to safely participate in professional experience practice. 

Articulation from previous course versions: Students who have commenced a pre-2021 Bachelor of Engineering course at the Australian Maritime College will be eligible for full credit for all units successfully completed under the previous course version (towards the Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours)), provided that the units were completed no more than 10 years prior to the year of graduation from the new award.

Articulation to/from the School of Engineering BE(Spec)(Hons) Program: Subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator, students may transfer to this course after completing one year of P4V in Hobart or may transfer to P4V in Hobart after completing one year of this course in Launceston.

Articulation to/from Co-operative Education program: Students may articulate between the BMarEng(Spec)(Hons) and the BMarEng(Spec) (Hons) (Co-op) courses with full credit, subject to meeting the applicable admission requirements for course transfer.

Articulation from other, related courses: Students who have commenced a Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) course or similar at the University of Tasmania or at another institution may receive up to a maximum of 2 years (200 credit points) of advanced standing towards the BMarEng(Spec)(Hons), subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator.

2+2 Articulation Agreements: Students may articulate to the BMarEng(Spec)(Hons) in accordance with the details of any approved 2+2 articulation agreements.

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.

Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $9,703.10

How is this calculated?

This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average full-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.

These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.

HECS-HELP loans

You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.

Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.

International students

2027 annual international student tuition fee: $50,348 AUD

The standard year of study for this course is 100 credit points.

Indicative total tuition fee for international students: $ 217,004 AUD.

This total tuition fee is indicative only. Please visit fees and costs for further information on how this is calculated.

International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.

Domestic scholarships

Scholarships for domestic students

Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards to students from all walks of life, including: those who have achieved high academic results, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, students with sporting ability, students undertaking overseas study, and students with a disability.

For information on all scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please refer to scholarships.

Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.

Scholarships for international students

There are a huge range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania. For more information refer to Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS).

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