Responsible faculty or institute:
Australian Maritime College (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Course Duration: Minimum
4 yrs, Maximum
8 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) prepares students for careers in the shipbuilding industry, high-speed ferry industry, marine consultancy firms and in various state transport authorities.
Admission & Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 (TCE, VCE, HSC or equivalent).The candidate is required to have satisfactorily completed Mathematics andPhysics prior to admission. AMC will also consider applications from candidates who do not have the above qualifications for entry but who seek admission on the basis of experience gained in industry or government
Course Objectives
The Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) was developed to serve the needs of the Australian ship design, construction and related industries by providing professional engineers specifically educated in the field. AMC makes use of its uniquely maritime focus and its wide variety of specialist facilities to produce graduates with a strong "hands on" approach to complement their theoretical studies, and endeavours to emphasise aspects of naval architecture particularly suited to the high-speed and smaller craft industries. AMC graduates will ensure that Australia stays at the forefront of worldwide high-speed vessel technology.
Career Outcomes
The course prepares students for careers in the shipbuilding industry, high-speed ferry industry, marine consultancy firms and in government in areas of commercial shipping, transport policy and administration and in insurance sector.
Articulation to/from Course
Eligible students may enrol in a double degree, combining this degree with Ocean Engineering or Marine and Offshore Systems. After completion of the BE (NavArch) degree with Honours, students may apply for entry to the MPhil or PhD degree.
