What's it all about? Naval Architecture covers the design, construction and operation of all types of ships and marine vehicles, including commercial, recreational and military vessels. Naval Architecture doesn't end when the vessel has been built, the responsibility continues throughout the life of the ship, including maintenance in and out of the water, and subsequent modifications and equipment upgrades. What does it include? Naval architects must be familiar with a wide range of skills, including many forms of engineering and design. This is because a vessel must be a completely self-sufficient vehicle containing a number of systems and able to withstand the loads from the sea. Yachts, fishing boats, frigates, ferries and pleasure craft are some of the vessels studied. To get you work ready, you'll apply these skills through 60-days of approved industry training. Where will you work? A broad range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities is available across the ship design, building, owning, operation, maintenance, regulatory, energy and sustainability industries, as well as within all levels of government. Our graduates are found in naval architecture firms, shipbuilding yards, Defence forces, ship owner organisations, regulatory authorities, consultancies and more. Dual degrees: Dual degrees are a great way of graduating with a wider breadth of knowledge, better preparing you for your future career.

As a graduate, you can work in naval architecture firms and consultancy, government, and offshore engineering projects. Graduates may also find employment in sailing yacht design, ship classification societies and ship owner organisations. With a degree in Naval Architecture you might design high-speed ferries, for example, in which Australia leads the world. Naval architects are also involved in vessel surveys by Government departments (state or federal) or a ship classification society. You might supervise vessel construction or trials, conduct research, or appear as an expert witness.