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Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours)
4 years full-time, up to 9 years part-time 
Launceston
4 years full-time Launceston 
CRICOS 095524G
AMC is ranked #1
The AMC is ranked #1 in the International Association of Maritime Universities.
Work closely with industry
Work closely with the Australian maritime and shipbuilding industries.
Best maritime research and learning facilities
Study in the Southern Hemisphere's best maritime research and learning facilities.
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
This specialisation focuses on the design, maintenance, and management of mechanical and mechanical-electrical systems. You’ll also learn about diverse maritime engineering topics from oil and gas exploration and extraction to submarine cabling, wind farms and wave power.
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.
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.
Our 2+2 Programs provide the opportunity to complete the first two years of your degree at any of our partnering institutions in Australia and New Zealand, with the final two years of your degree to be completed on campus at AMC in Launceston, Tasmania.
Further study options
For postgraduate course information, please visit Maritime Engineering
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) (Cooperative Education)
5 years full-time, up to 11 years part-time Launceston
This course may not be available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.
AMC is ranked #1
The AMC is ranked #1 in the International Association of Maritime Universities.
Work closely with industry
Work closely with the Australian maritime and shipbuilding industries.
Best maritime research and learning facilities
Study in the Southern Hemisphere's best maritime research and learning facilities.
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
This 5-year cooperative program allows high achieving students to combine a Bachelor of Maritime Engineering with between 15 and 18 months of practical experience in your chosen specialisation.
Working under the supervision of professional engineers, this gives you experience in your chosen career and valuable industry experience. You will alternate between full-time study and periods of full-time paid work experience.
This specialisation focuses on the design, maintenance, and management of mechanical and mechanical-electrical systems. You’ll also learn about diverse maritime engineering topics from oil and gas exploration and extraction to submarine cabling, wind farms and wave power.
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.
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.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Career opportunities
More than 15,000 jobs are expected to be created in Australia over the next 50 years. Our graduates follow successful careers in one of three specialist streams of Maritime Engineering:
- Naval Architect
Design the most complex machines on Earth. This includes everything from luxury yachts and submarines, to the future of autonomous shipping, to Australia’s next generation naval fleet. - Ocean Engineer
Design, build, support and maintain the huge range of structures and machines that make up the maritime industry. - Marine and Offshore Engineer
Design, manufacture, deploy and commission machinery and systems associated with the marine and offshore industries.
Careers relating to Marine Engineering are growing across many industries. Here are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years^.
13.7%
Engineering Professionals
Predicted job growth to 2025
15.9%
Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
Predicted job growth to 2025
Strong
Mechanical Engineering Technician:
Future Demand
National Skills Commission - 2021 Skills Priority List (June 2021)
^ National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2020 to November 2025.
Our maritime engineering students
View more storiesStudy experience - Bluefin
Often described as a degree highlight, this experience gives students the chance to undertake a series of hands-on projects at sea. Take a five-day voyage on our 35-metre training vessel, the Bluefin. You’ll engage in marine operations and discover issues unique to the deep-sea environment.
