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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.
Construct your career with a world-class degree in maritime engineering.
Learn to design complex marine machinery alongside leading engineers in the southern hemisphere's most advanced facilities. The Australian Maritime College (AMC) delivers an engineering course that will put you on the path to a thriving career in the maritime industry.
You can focus on one of two specialisations: Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering.
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?
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, including offshore wind energy.
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
Postgraduate Maritime Engineering has been paused for 2026. For more AMC postgraduate offering, visit Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Maritime Management.
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.
Integrated Maritime Engineering Experience
The Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) (Cooperative) is a 5-year program for high achieving students to combine a Bachelor of Maritime Engineering with 15-18 months of practical experience in your chosen specialisation.
Working under the supervision of professional engineers 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.
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.
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.
Want to learn more about Maritime Engineering?
Watch this webinar to learn more about course structure, entry requirements and career opportunities.
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 two specialist streams of Maritime Engineering:
- Naval Architect
Design the most complex machines on Earth, including everything from luxury yachts and submarines to the future of autonomous shipping and Australia’s next-generation naval fleet. - Ocean Engineer
Design, build, support, and maintain the wide range of structures and machines that make up the maritime industry.
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^.
11.3%
Engineering Professionals
Predicted job growth to 2028*
11.6%
Other Engineering Professionals
Predicted job growth to 2028*
Very strong
Naval Architect
Future demand**
* jobsandskills.gov.au
**yourcareer.gov.au/occupations
