Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) (23R)

Whether you are looking to embark on a career at sea or take the next step into the maritime industry, the Australian Maritime College’s Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) provides the gateway to working aboard vessels around the globe.

This degree equips you with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to safely manage, facilitate, and conduct operations and maintenance of shipboard marine engineering systems. Our comprehensive curriculum encompasses marine engineering and systems, vessel structure and operations, vessel management, marine legislation, marine survey, and shipboard safety.

What sets our degree apart is its alignment with professional short courses and hands-on training at sea. Upon successful completion, not only will you earn a bachelor's degree, but you'll also receive an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency (subject to meeting AMSA COC requirements). Our curriculum meets the rigorous training and educational standards of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention, as amended in 2010).

There are a number of entry pathways available into this course, please view the course structure section for more information.

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All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12^th year of 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 Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Course Specific Requirements

The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

• General Mathematics (MTG315115) or equivalent, and
• Physical Sciences (PSC315109) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry or PHY415115 Physics)

If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.

Students who have not yet arranged their employment for the sea-time component of the course will usually commence in the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) and transfer to the Bachelor at a later date with full credit.

A range of admission pathways are available to students with relevant prior studies in nautical science. These are outlined in the “Alternative entry pathways” section on this page.

• All methods of meeting University of Tasmania English language requirements have a validity period of 2 years unless involving a country specific qualification as listed below.
• Each course offered by the University of Tasmania has a minimum English language requirement for entry as listed below. Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements for each course.
• Applicants who qualify from a University of Tasmania program, and intend to gain professional registration to become a practitioner in Australia, may need to meet the relevant Professional Accrediting Agency's English language registration standard.
• In exceptional circumstances or cases not covered by the categories outlined below, multiple forms of evidence may be considered on a case by case basis by the Executive Director, Student Operations in consultation with the Director, Academic Quality and Standards.
• The University reserves the right to require that any applicant be required to undergo a test of English language.

Employment opportunities for seafarers are growing across a range of industries, with demand for maritime professionals projected to increase by a further 2.16% by 2028. Industry Skills Australia reports indicate that adverts for Marine Transport Professional jobs have tripled since 2020.

Engineer Class 1/Class 2 (Motor)

AMC’s Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) is the recognised pathway to becoming an AMSA Certified Class 1 and 2 Marine Engineer. Upon graduating from this degree, you will be competent with advanced industry knowledge and a sought-after skill set which will prove to be advantageous as you seek a career at sea.

Our professional engineering graduates are also qualified with additional knowledge and skills that they are likely to require to take up senior shore-based professional positions such as:

• Governmental or intergovernmental regulators and organisations such as AMSA, EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency), IMO (International Maritime Organization)
• Senior position in a shipyard, technical manager in a shipping company
• Marine superintendent or safety manager in a shipping company
• Product, R&D, sales and service managers in companies manufacturing marine engines and equipment
• Surveyor in a Classification Society
• Marine Surveyor with a Port State Control authority such as AMSA
• Work in Marine insurance companies
• Maritime Education and Training, research and teaching positions

Engineer Watchkeeper (Motor/Steam)

For those wanting to to embark on a career as an Engineer Watchkeeper, you can exit the degree after two years of study with an Advanced Diploma.

To exit after the second year, you will need to show evidence of an additional 10 week of workshop training completed in an AMC recognized training facility. For further details please contact the Years 1 & 2 coordinator Rabiul Islam.

Postgraduate study

If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research. Filter the course list by Postgraduate to view the current courses available.