The Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) was developed to serve the needs of the Australian ship design, construction and related industries by providing professional engineers specifically educated in the field. AMC makes use of its uniquely maritime focus and its wide variety of specialist facilities to produce graduates with a strong "hands on" approach to complement their theoretical studies, and endeavours to emphasise aspects of naval architecture particularly suited to the high-speed and smaller craft industries. AMC graduates will ensure that Australia stays at the forefront of worldwide high-speed vessel technology.

The course prepares students for careers in the shipbuilding industry, high-speed ferry industry, marine consultancy firms and in government in areas of commercial shipping, transport policy and administration and in insurance sector.