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Bachelor of Engineering (Ocean Engineering)
BACHELOR DEGREE
Maritime Engineering (Ocean Engineering)
DURATION: 4 YEARS
LOCATION: LAUNCESTON
INTAKE: FEBRUARY, JULY#
MINIMUM ATAR: 70
#Subject to credit granted
About this course
This degree prepares students for work in the design, construction, installation and management of offshore fixed, floating, subsea and coastal structures. The degree integrates a core set of fundamental engineering units which focus on wave mechanics, hydrodynamics, structural mechanics and dynamics of offshore and subsea structures and coastal technologies.
The two specialisations available are:
Ocean & Subsea Structures - focuses on the design, construction, installation and management of offshore, subsea and coastal structures.
Marine Aquaculture – equips students with the skills needed to work in the design and construction of marine aquaculture infrastructure.
Career opportunities
Highly paid jobs are available in Australia, Europe, USA, UK and Asia designing and managing installations for the offshore oil and gas industry and generating power from the oceans. There are also careers with engineering consultancy firms specialising in:
- Coastal engineering
- Underwater vehicles
- Port and harbour design
Entry requirements
All AMC Engineering degrees require the following:
- Year 12 students - clearly in with an ATAR of 70 (OP14 (Qld) – IB25) or appropriate TAFE /other tertiary qualification
- Potential students must have completed middle to upper level Maths (see table) and a Science subject (Physics or Chemistry recommended)
- Students who do not have all subject prerequisites may complete appropriate Foundation Units×
- Students who do not have all prerequisites may complete a bridging course.
- Alternative entry options are available.
This course may involve practical work on board MV Bluefiin.
Prerequisites: If you are still at school, and about to select your Year 11 subjects, please note the following:
TAS Maths Methods Science subject •
VIC Maths Methods Science subject •
NSW Maths (2-Unit) or Maths Ex 1 Science subject •
QLD Maths B Science subject •
SA/NT Maths Studies Science subject •
WA Maths 3C/3D Science subject •
ACT Maths Methods Science subject •
IB Maths Science subject •
New Zealand NCEA Level 3 with Calculus Science subject •
•Physics or chemistry recommended. ×Foundation units are not available to international students.
Course structure
This course is currently structured to be completed in 4 years of full-time study. Students are able to major in one of the following specialisations: Marine Aquaculture or Ocean & Subsea Structures. Students meeting the required standards of achievement throughout the course may qualify for an Honours award.
Year 1
- Mathematics I
- Design and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
- Programming and Problem Solving for Engineers
- Statics
- Materials Technology
- Mathematics II
- Dynamics
- Electrical Fundamentals
Year 2
- Calculus of Several Variables
- Mechanics of Solids
- Offshore Science & Engineering
- Hydrostatics
- Thermal Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Degree Electives: Instrumentation & Process Control or Ship Design (Ship or Small Craft)
Year 3
- Structural Analysis
- Design of Offshore Systems
- Offshore Operations
- Floating & Deepwater Structures
- Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures
- Finite Element Analysis & Vibration
- Degree Electives: Concrete Structures or Integrated Process & Production Systems
Year 4
- Systems Design Project (Part 1 & 2)
- Coastal Engineering
- Design of Offshore Structures
- Research Project (Part 1 & 2)
- Subsea Engineering
Practical experience
As part of the course of study, students must complete at least 12 weeks of work experience considered to be appropriate by the Bachelor of Engineering Courses Committee. For more information on work experience click here.
Further information for current students
- Unit Specifications
- Templates
- Course Content and Award Rules
- Final Year Thesis Topics 2012
- Course Schedules 2012
Further study options
After completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Ocean Engineering) degree, students have the option to pursue the MPhil or PhD degree by research.
Location
Launceston campus, Tasmania, Australia
Collaborative degrees can also be commenced in Western Australia at Edith Cowan University.
Scholarships available
To view the variety of scholarships available through AMC & UTAS, please visit the AMC Scholarships page.
How to apply
Australian & New Zealand students - please visit the AMC Online Application page for details on how to apply. Alternatively, you can apply through your states’ Tertiary Admissions Centres.
- Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
- New South Wales, University Admissions Centre (UAC)
- Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
International Students – please visit the UTAS International Students Apply for Admission page.
Need further information?
Please complete the Online Enquiry Form and the most appropriate person will respond to you directly.
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