Course code W91
Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours)
Creative thinkers made here.
Creative thinkers made here.
Why study at ECU?
-
A great student experience
As an ECU undergraduate, you can expect the best overall student experience of any of the 38 public universities in Australia. More about QILT.
-
The highest quality teaching
ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 17 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
-
One of the world's young guns
We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
Toggle between study options for Domestic or International students
Important
This course is not currently offered for study on-campus to international students with a student visa.
Want to look for another option?
To help our students with a career direction, we group similar fields of work into study areas.
Within each study area below you can choose an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. And within most degree courses, you can choose your speciality, or major subject.
About this Course
Offered in collaboration with the Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania in Launceston, Tasmania, this specialist engineering course will guide you towards a thriving career in the maritime industry.
Through this course the students focus on one of the three maritime industry specialisations: Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine and Offshore Engineering. Marine and Offshore engineers are involved with the design, manufacture, deployment and commissioning of systems associated with the marine and offshore oil and gas industries. Naval architects are professional engineers who design and oversee the construction and repair of marine craft and various offshore structures. Ocean engineers are involved in the design of offshore structures such as oil and gas platforms or subsea pipelines, as well as the wide range of infrastructure associated with the ports and harbour facilities and submersible vehicles required to service them.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree Award.
Course code W91
Entry requirements
80 Indicative ATAR
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $7,850
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | FT PT | FT PT |
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online |
Location
This course requires attendance at more than one campus or location. See Course Notes.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
-
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR or Chemistry ATAR or Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered.
It is desirable that all applicants have Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered, students without Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR may need to take a bridging unit in the first year of their studies.All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Diploma or equivalent;
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
-
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup
Course Structure
Students are required to complete 32 units (16 units are AMC units) and 12-weeks approved work experience.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAT1250 | Mathematics 1 | 15 |
| ENM1102 | Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design | 15 |
| ENS1115 | Materials and Manufacturing 1 | 15 |
| ENS1154 | Introduction to Engineering | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS1253 | Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | 15 |
| ENS1101 | Engineering Mechanics | 15 |
| MAT1251 | Mathematics 2 | 15 |
| ENS2190 | Introduction to Maritime Science, Engineering and Technology | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS2102 | Hydrostatics | 15 |
| ENS2120 | Engineering Systems | 15 |
| ENM3218 | Fluid Mechanics | 15 |
| CSP2151 | Programming Fundamentals | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS3190 | Mechanics of Solids | 15 |
| ENS2160 | Thermodynamics | 15 |
| ENS2110 | Materials and Manufacturing 2 | 15 |
| ENS2113 | Engineering Dynamics | 15 |
Note: In general, all units in the first two years must be completed successfully before transfer to AMC can be approved.
Years 3 and 4
Years 3 and 4 of this course are provided by the University of Tasmania (Australian Maritime College) in Launceston, Tasmania. For details of the following units, please consult the UTAS handbook which can be found online at: http://courses.utas.edu.au
AMC Units
CORE UNITS:
JEE332 Analysis of Machines and Structures
JEE350 Finite Element Analysis
JEE358 Bluefin: Maritime Engineering
JEE418 Research Project (Part 1/2)
JEE419 Research Project (Part 2/2)
JEE421 Design Project (Part 1/2)
JEE422 Design Project (Part 2/2)
JEE480 Applied Computational Fluid mechanics
ELECTIVE UNITS:
2 x elective units chosen in consultation with the AMC Coordinator
SPECIALISATIONS
OCEAN ENGINEERING:
JEE306 Applied Ocean Wave Mechanics
JEE320 Applied Offshore Structural Engineering
JEE337 Hydrodynamics
JEE359 Design of Floating Offshore Structures
JEE402 Design of Coastal Engineering Structures
JEE492 Special Topics in Ocean Engineering
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE:
JEE329 Seakeeping and Manoeuvring
JEE333 Resistance and Propulsion
JEE335 Applied Ship Design
JEE337 Hydrodynamics
JEE416 Advanced Maritime Structures
JEE491 Underwater Vehicle Technology
MARINE AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING:
JEE344 Maritime Automation
JEE360 Maritime Systems
JEE361 Design of Offshore Systems
JEE362 Marine Electrical Powering and Systems
JEE483 Maritime Engineering Design
JEE489 Reliability Engineering
W91|2
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
-
The first two years of this course are studied at ECU's Joondalup Campus. The final two years are delivered at the University of Tasmania's Australian Maritime College in Launceston. Students will be required to relocate to Launceston for this latter portion of the course.
-
Before being eligible to graduate from this course, students must meet the requirement of accumulating and being credited with a minimum 12 weeks professional practice in a relevant industry environment. This can be commenced at any point in the course.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the maritime engineering discipline.
- Think critically and apply established engineering methods and research skills to complex maritime engineering problem solving.
- Apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage maritime engineering projects with some intellectual independence.
- Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer information sciences which underpin the maritime engineering discipline and fluently apply engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Demonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
- Demonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline, including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competence.
- Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
- Demonstrate responsibility for own learning, professional judgement and an understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice.
Professional Recognition
CourseAccredited by: Engineers Australia
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
- AUD $7,850 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
Note
1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Graduates of this course will have the capability to work in many areas in the maritime industry. Marine and Offshore engineers will be able to work in areas such as engineering alternative marine power systems, or improving crude oil extraction to reduce emissions while maximising yield. Marine and offshore engineers have strong employment opportunities in many sectors of industry including oil and gas, ship building, alternative energy, marine survey, defence, industrial process, power generation, and consulting. Graduates can also apply for any suitable position open to mechanical engineers. 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.Naval architects are in demand in companies that design and build leisure craft, and sailing and power yachts. Many of the vessels of the Royal Australian Navy deployed in the defence of the nation have been built in Australian yards with considerable Australian design input; these include patrol boats, mine hunters, frigates and submarines. Naval architects also have career opportunities in other sectors of the marine industry including oil and gas, marine surveying, and consulting.
Possible future job titles
Oil and Gas Engineer, Naval Engineer, Process Engineer, Offshore Energy Engineer, Marine Surveyor, Mechanical Engineer, Maritime Engineer, Naval Architect, Submersible Vehicle Engineer, Coastal Engineer
Need some help deciding what to study?
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
Creative thinkers start here
Student stories
Cameron Skeggs
ECU Naval Architecture student
The opportunity to complete my final two years at the Australian Maritime College in Tasmania appealed to me
My study experience so far at ECU has been great. The new engineering facilities are excellent, and the atmosphere is also nice. As my degree is mostly on-campus learning, it has allowed me to get to know many other students across the engineering school.
Quick guide to uni-speak
-
-
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
-
ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
-
CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
-
A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
-
Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
-
If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
-
-
-
If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
-
Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
-
A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
-
We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
-
These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
-
An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
-