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Why study maritime studies?
Studying at the AMC will give you the chance to experience hands-on learning with our range of cuttingedge simulators and our impressive fleet of training and research vessels.
AMC is one of the seven founding members of the International Association of Maritime Universities, which represents five continents. AMC is also the strategic educational provider for Australia’s $90bn Naval Shipbuilding Plan, which requires thousands of maritime specialists across engineering, management, seafaring, and maritime operations. You could be creating the next generation of naval ships or helping guide the logistics required to support their construction and maintenance.
You can choose from flexible course options, with opportunities for full-time, part-time and online distance study.
Whether it’s captaining a vessel, safeguarding marine environments, designing advanced ocean engineering structures or keeping the world’s goods moving, AMC has the qualifications that will help you reach your career goals.
- The AMC is Australia’s recognised national institute for maritime education, training and research.
- We have the southern hemisphere’s most advanced maritime research and learning facilities.
- The AMC is the strategic education partner for the Naval Shipbuilding and collaborations with the Australian maritime and shipbuilding industry.
Course list
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Year 12 - Your path to 2021
- Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Electrical Engineering)
- Diploma of University Studies (Engineering or Science Specialisation)
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor Degree with Honours
- Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) - AUT
- Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) - ECU
- Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) - Flinders
- Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) (Co-operative Education)
- Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management with Honours (1-year honours program)
Associate Degree
Advanced Diploma
Pathways
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Shipboard Safety Skill Set
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24m Near Coastal)
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35m Near Coastal)
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal)
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Masters
- Master of Engineering (Maritime Design)
- Master of Logistics Management
- Master of Logistics Management (Advanced)
- Master of Maritime Engineering (Naval Engineering)
- Master of Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
- Master of Business Administration (Marine Environment and Management)
- Master of Business Administration (Maritime Technology and Management)
- Master of Business Administration (Maritime and Logistics Management)
- Master of Business Administration (Advanced) (Maritime and Logistics Management)
- Master of Business Administration (Shipping and Maritime Management)
- Master of Applied Science (Specialisation)
Careers in maritime
Naval Architect. Design the largest and most complex machines on Earth. From luxury yachts and cruise liners, to the future of autonomous shipping, to Australia’s next generation naval fleet. This study option is also an excellent gateway to a career in government in the areas of commercial shipping, transport policy and administration.
Ocean, Maritime, and Offshore Engineer. Design, build, support and maintain the huge range of structures and machines that make up the maritime industry. This includes developing next-generation renewable energy by harnessing the power of waves and the tides, building ports and harbours, and exploring the ocean’s depths.
Maritime Business and Global Logistics Professional. Ninety per cent of world trade is sent via the oceans, and it takes specialist skills to manage this vast industry. Maritime business and global logistics professionals are in demand around the world, and careers extend beyond the ports to policy, finance and insurance, and national security and customs.
Ocean Seafaring. Work on all types of international merchant vessels, like cruise ships, tankers, and cargo carriers in one of two key career pathways: as a Navigation Officer in control of the navigational operation and management, or as a marine engineer or marine electrical engineer ensuring the safe, ongoing operation of large and complex machinery.
Maritime Operations and Coastal Seafaring. Coastal Seafarers are hands on, dynamic, highly mobile and skilled professionals with many career opportunities in maritime operations and coastal seafaring. You could be working with tourism charter boats, commercial fishing or trading vessels, or helping feed the world as part of the sustainable aquaculture industry.
Career opportunities
- General crew member
- Deck Officer
- Marine Engineer
- Marine Electro-Technical Officer
- Cargo Supervisor
- Terminal Manager
- Marine Investigator
- Nautical Advisor
- Crew Manager
- Shipyard Consultant
- Maritime Auditor
- Coastguard or Customs Official
- Mooring Master
- Quarantine Official
- Ship repair Manager
- Marine and Technical Surveyor
- Marine Insurance Assessor
- Fleet Manager
- Marine Superintendent
- Dry Dock Engineer
- Commercial shipping
- Ports and terminals
- Transport policy and administration
- Freight forwarding
- Marine insurance
- Ship agencies
- Importing and exporting
- International trade
- Global transport
- International logistics
- Government and policy
- Operations management
- Customs broking
- Ship management
- Global procurement
- Warehouse management
- Other areas of international business
- Vessel design such as high-speed ferries, underwater vehicles, submarines, patrol boats, frigates, working vessels and offshore floating systems
- Supervision of vessel construction or trials
- Vessel and Marine surveying
- Engineering consultancy for coastal and subsea engineering projects
- Offshore installations design and management
- Alternative energy concepts design
- Mechanical engineering
- Tourism charter boats
- Commercial fishing
- Commercial trading vessels
- Aquaculture and super yachts
- Rig tenders
- Onshore support vessels