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Bachelor of Maritime Engineering

University of Tasmania

  • Launceston, Australia
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Tasmania campus

About the program

A degree in the design of ships and marine craft.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Apply scientific and technical principles to challenges in Maritime Engineering. Select suitable methods and tools for design
  • testing
  • measurement and problem-solving. Document technical decisions and consider safety
  • sustainability and industry practice.

Career outcomes

  • Naval architect

Curriculum

  • Honours degree in ship and marine craft design covering naval architecture design
  • marine design skills
  • mechanics and materials
  • ship design concepts
  • sustainable resistance and propulsion
  • composite technology
  • hydrodynamic design and structural design.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 or another approved University general-entry pathway
  • Plus any course-specific prerequisites

Accepted academic background

Australian Year 12 equivalent, Approved tertiary study, Or another recognised entry pathway

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 overall
  • TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5
  • PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification evidence
  • Passport/identity documents
  • English-language evidence where required
  • Course-specific supporting documents where applicable

How to apply

  1. Choose the course. Check academic and English entry requirements and prerequisites. Prepare supporting documents. Apply directly through the University of Tasmania international application portal or through an authorised agent.

Other costs

Tuition per year$47,950 AUD
Application fee$0 AUD
Deposit$23,975 AUD

Program details

CampusLaunceston
Faculty or schoolCollege of Sciences and Engineering
DepartmentAustralian Maritime College
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value400
Study paceStandard
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteTasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.