Our courses information
Our courses offer the right balance of practical knowledge and academic excellence and a wide range of study options.
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- Location:
Joondalup - Study Mode:
Full-time
Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Engineering - Code:
Y23 - Indicative ATAR (TER):
70
Bachelor of Engineering (Ocean Engineering)
Ocean engineers are involved in the design of some of the largest, most complex and most expensive structures produced by humankind, including offshore structures such as oil and gas platforms, subsea pipelines, submersible vehicles, and the wide range of infrastructure associated with the ports and harbour facilities required to service them.
This course is offered in collaboration with the Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania in Launceston, Tasmania.
Students are required to complete practicum placement(s) as part of this course.
Non-Standard Timetable Information (e.g. early start, weekend courses, etc)
The first two years of the course are delivered at ECU's Joondalup Campus. The final two years are delivered at the Australian Maritime College in Launceston and students will need to relocate to Launceston for this portion of the course.
Additional Course Information
Practicum Placement
During the course, students will be required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks relevant industry work experience. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period.
Professional Recognition
This course has been provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia. Full accreditation is normally granted when the first cohort of students graduate from the program. This is expected in 2015.
Employment Opportunities
Ocean engineers have strong employment opportunities in many sectors of industry including oil and gas, alternative energy, coastal engineering, underwater vehicles, port and harbour design, defence and consulting. Graduates can also apply for any suitable position open to structural engineers.
Related careers
Oil and Gas Engineer, Offshore Energy Engineer, Coastal Engineer, Submersible Vehicle Engineer, Structural Engineer, Maritime Engineer
Further studies
Students whose performance over the four years of the course is of a high standard may be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree.