Study Ocean Engineering in Australia

This degree prepares you for work in the design; construction, installation and management of offshore fixed, floating, sub sea and coastal structures. It integrates a core set of fundamental engineering units that focus on wave mechanics, hydrodynamics, structural mechanics and dynamics of offshore and sub sea structures and coastal technologies.

Students specialise in one of three streams: 

• Marine Aquaculture - equips students with the skills needed to work in the design and construction of marine aquaculture infrastructure.
• Ocean and Sub sea Structures - focuses on the design, construction, installation and management of offshore, sub sea and coastal structures.
• Sustainable Design and Risk - develops a practical understanding of environmental, safety and risk issues related to ocean, marine and offshore production systems. The enhanced understanding of these issues will ensure sustainable design from the onset and effective management throughout the life cycle of the system.

Where could this degree take me?

Highly paid jobs are available in Australia, Europe, USA, UK and Asia designing and managing installations for the offshore oil and gas industry and generating power from the oceans. Students can also work toward careers with engineering consultancy firms specialising in coastal engineering, underwater vehicles, and port and harbour design.

Programme details

Duration: 4 years full time

Starts: Semester 1 (February)

Location: Launceston (Australian Maritime College). The AMC is Australia’s national centre for maritime education, training and research.

Required knowledge: Applicants must have a strong background in maths, and at least one science subject (physics or chemistry are recommended). Students who do not meet the general entry requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering are advised to contact Study Options to discuss possible pathway courses.

Annual tuition fees for 2015: Approx AU$26,000

Scholarships

Scholarships are available at the University of Tasmania. For more information please click here.