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Bachelor of Maritime Engineering
- Launceston, Australia
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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
- 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
| Campus | Launceston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Sciences and Engineering |
| Department | Australian Maritime College |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 400 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Tasmanian 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.
Tuition is $47,950 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $23,975 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72.

