Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime) (Honours)

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

SACE stage two specialist mathematics or mathematical methods or equivalent. Knowledge of SACE stage two physics or equivalent is assumed.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Prepare to become a professional engineer in the maritime engineering industry. You’ll learn to design and manage the building of maritime vehicles, coastal engineering projects, port and harbour facilities, and offshore oil and gas installations. The first two years of the degree provide a common entry pathway to specialize in naval architecture, ocean engineering, or marine and offshore systems.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• core topics in electronics, professional skills, engineering design, engineering programming, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, and mathematics.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• core topics in engineering mathematics, analysis of engineering systems, mechanics and structures, fluid mechanics, dynamics, hydrostatics, thermodynamics and energy systems, ship design and construction, and offshore engineering
• intensive workshop to gain your Mechanical Practice Certificate
• practical and theoretical training to gain your Elements of Shipboard Safety Certificate.

Third year / Honours year

A typical third and honours year may include:

A typical third year and honours year requires you to transfer to the Australian Maritime College in Launceston and might include:

• advanced topics such as ships and underwater vehicles or yachts and small craft
• other degree specialisations, such as marine engineering and offshore structures or ocean engineering
• access to specialised hydrodynamic test facilities for your project and laboratory work.

Your career

Potential occupations include:

• marine engineering officer
• combat systems officer
• marine valve engineer
• pipeline engineer (subsea)
• marine surveyor.

Potential employers include:

• shipbuilding industry
• high-speed ferry industry
• marine consultancy firms
• government - commercial shipping, transport policy and administration
• insurance sector.