University of Tasmania

Course Details

Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours (P4F1)

Course Description

Delivered through the Australian Maritime College (AMC), the Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours equips students with a combination of core knowledge and transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. Enjoy access to world-class research facilities at Australia’s national institute for maritime and maritime-related education, training and research Choose from three specialisations: Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine and Offshore Engineering Learn through hands-on practical experience including individual and group projects, laboratory work, and time on our flagship training vessel MV Bluefin. Enjoy innovative teaching and mentorship by highly qualified staff, many of whom are national and world leaders in their field. From 2018 onwards, our updated curriculum offers you greater flexibility and choice in the way your degree is structured, and real-world learning embedded in every course

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Naval Architecture The Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) with Honours prepares students 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 cruiseliners; 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 students 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. There is international demand for qualified graduates in the following areas: Ship Building Alternative energy Marine survey Statutory bodies Military Industrial process and power generation sectors.

Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours (P4F1) University of Tasmania