Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering)

This degree focuses on the operation and maintenance of shipboard marine engineering systems, preparing you for a career as a Certified Marine Engineer on commercial vessels. The curriculum covers marine engineering systems, vessel structure and operations, vessel management, marine legislation, marine survey, and safety. It includes professional short courses and hands-on sea training. You'll earn a bachelor's degree and, subject to meeting requirements, an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency. The course complies with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 2010). If you're aiming for a career as a Marine Engineering Officer, this course combines engineering knowledge with practical maritime training to prepare you for work on commercial vessels. Throughout your studies, you'll learn how to operate, maintain and manage the complex engineering systems that keep ships running safely and efficiently. You'll build knowledge in areas such as: marine engineering systems, ship operations and vessel structure, maintenance and fault finding, shipboard safety and emergency response, marine legislation and regulatory requirements, vessel and engineering management, marine survey and inspection processes, This course combines classroom learning, practical training and industry experience. In your first year, you'll complete your pre-sea training on campus at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Launceston. You'll develop core engineering skills through practical workshops, simulation training and hands-on learning in specialist maritime facilities. As you progress through your course, you’ll gain knowledge and practice the skills required of engineering officers working at sea. You'll learn how marine propulsion systems operate, how to manage engineering operations onboard a vessel, and how to respond to operational and emergency situations. Many units include practical learning experiences that replicate real shipboard environments, helping you build confidence before heading to sea. This course is designed to align with the requirements to receive an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency (subject to meeting AMSA requirements) and to meet the training and educational standards of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, ensuring your qualification aligns with internationally recognised maritime industry requirements.

General Entry Requirements: Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a year 12 education in Australia. Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page. You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies: Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above, Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Diploma level or higher, Course Specific Requirements. These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds. To be an eligible for an offer, you must have completed studies or have experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects: General Mathematics (MTG315123); and Chemistry (CHM415115) or Physics (PHY415115) or Physical Sciences (PSC315118) and Australian Year 10 pass in English (or equivalent) or higher. You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you need assistance to meet the prerequisites, we offer foundation units that you can complete before you start your course. COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS : This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must: Complete a Safe to Practice Agreement declaring they have the medical, physical or psychological capacity to safely participate in professional experience practice.