Overview 2021
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Naval architecture is all based around boat design so that sparked an interest in me. Growing up I was always around boats and it has been an ongoing passion. I’ve always been interested in maths and science so this is a great combination for me. Read more
Learn from highly-qualified engineers with the Southern Hemisphere's most advanced collection of maritime facilities.
The Australian Maritime College’s (AMC) Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours degree will provide you with a combination of core knowledge and transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. Our degree is designed to prepare you for your engineering career with the expertise to pursue one of three maritime specialisations:
Naval Architecture provides student with specialist knowledge and technical skills to design and construct vessels within the shipping, high-speed, offshore, defence, underwater and recreational industries;
Ocean Engineering provides student with specialist knowledge and technical skills to design offshore structures, sub-sea and coastal installations for sustainable development in the maritime environment;
Marine and Offshore Engineering provides student with specialist knowledge and technical skills in design, deployment, commissioning and management of mechanical and mechanical-electrical systems associated with the shipping, marine and offshore oil and gas industries.
You will learn from highly qualified engineers who are committed to delivering a study experience that is practical and industry orientated. In addition to individual and group projects, laboratory work and training in the southern hemispheres most advanced maritime research and training facilities, you will also undertake a minimum of 12 weeks real-life work experience to further develop your skillset in a professional learning environment.
AMC also offers a Bachelor of Engineering (specialisation with Honours) Cooperative. This 5-year course allows you to combine your studies with between 15 and 18 months of practical experience in your chosen specialisation. Working under the supervision of professional engineers, the course allows you to evaluate your career choice and gain industry experience. You will alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time paid work experience.
Students interested in majoring in Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communications, Electrical and Electronics, Electrical Power and Mechanical Engineering should refer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours, course code P4D.
Course objectives
The Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours is a distinctive Maritime Engineering degree and the only of its kind in the Southern hemisphere.
Our Engineering degree is designed to prepare graduates with a broad and coherent understanding of the principles underpinning maritime engineering. In addition to developing technical engineering skills and advanced knowledge in your chosen specialisation, you will also acquire professional soft skills in complex problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and effective communication. This core knowledge is designed so that no matter where you start your career, you will be able to apply your skills and knowledge to a range of engineering professions across the globe.
Work placement
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 have strong collaborative connections in the Australian Maritime and Shipbuilding industry. We are pleased to be 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 JEE493 Engineering Professional Practice.
Career outcomes
Working with so many skilled people who pull together to build these complex ships is probably the most satisfying part of the job. Read more
Naval Architecture
The Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) with Honours prepares graduates 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 cruise liners; 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 graduates 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.
Marine and Offshore Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering (Marine and Offshore Engineering) with Honours is unique to AMC and focuses on the design, manufacture, deployment and commissioning of machinery and systems associated with the marine and offshore industries. Marine systems focus on the selection, deployment and commissioning of machinery, mechanical and electrical systems and operational systems designed to support the ship and underwater vehicle industry.
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.
Naval Shipbuilding College
$90 billion has been committed to build a strong, sustainable and innovative Australian naval shipbuilding industry to serve Australia’s naval defences, protect our maritime borders and create thousands of new jobs for decades to come. The Naval Shipbuilding Plan is a national endeavour involving all states and territories and will deliver enduring, long-term benefits for Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry, workforce and national economy for generations to come. Discover how you can be part of Australia’s history-making Naval Shipbuilding Program and join the National Workforce Registry.
There is international demand for qualified graduates in the following areas:
- Ship Building
- Alternative energy
- Marine survey
- Statutory bodies
- Defence
- Industrial process and power generation sectors.
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
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 visit the scholarships website.
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 is a huge range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania. For more information on these, visit the Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS) website.
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