Maritime Engineering Majors - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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AUT
A unique Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) major in Maritime Engineering, offered via a partnership with the Australian Maritime College. Students study two years at AUT in Auckland and then two years in Tasmania, specializing in either Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering. Only open to NZ citizens.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Gain expertise in maritime engineering fundamentals
Develop knowledge in sustainable engineering design, mathematics, mechanics, materials, and electrical engineering relevant to maritime contexts.
Specialise in naval architecture or ocean engineering
Attain advanced skills in shipbuilding, structural analysis, design and production of ships and offshore structures, and ocean engineering technologies.
Acquire hands-on industry experience
Complete at least 12 weeks supervised work placement, engaging in engineering practices, procedures, and health & safety in real industry environments.
What You're Signing Up For
Through a joint venture with the Australian Maritime College (AMC), AUT offers New Zealand students the opportunity to study maritime engineering within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. The programme is unique in New Zealand, with students spending two years at AUT followed by two at AMC in Tasmania. Students can specialise in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering, and the qualification includes planned supervised work placement, exposure to advanced maritime technology, and international study experience.
Course Content
- Year 1: ENGE500 Introduction to Sustainable Engineering Design, ENGE501 Engineering Mathematics I, ENGE503 Engineering Mechanics, ENGE504 Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, COMP500 Programming Concepts and Techniques, DIGD507 Mahitahi | Collaborative Practices, ENME502 Engineering Materials I, ENGE601 Engineering Mathematics II
- Year 2: ENGE702 Engineering Mathematics III, ENMA600 Hydrostatics, ENMA601 Ship Design and Production, ENMA603 Introduction to Maritime Science, Engineering and Technology, ENME607 Manufacturing Technology, ENME609 Solid Mechanics I, ENME603 Fluid Mechanics, ENME601 Thermodynamics
- Years 3 & 4 (at AMC): Specialise in Naval Architecture (structural analysis, ship resistance, underwater vehicles, advanced ship structures, computational fluid dynamics, industry-based project) or Ocean Engineering (aquaculture, concrete structures, deep water & finite element analysis, coastal and subsea engineering, design of offshore structures, industry-based project)
- Workplace experience: Minimum 12 weeks supervised work placement
What you need to know first
Open to New Zealand citizens only.
Entry requirements for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) apply (recommended background: Chemistry, Digital Technologies, English, Mathematics, Physics).
Subject to Australian visa and fee requirements for study at AMC.
Pass ENGE501 to take ENGE601.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime engineering
Naval architecture
Ocean engineering
Shipbuilding
Offshore oil and gas
Renewable energy
Coastal engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Shipbuilding – cargo vessels, ferries, naval vessels, ROVs, sailing, power and mega-yachts
Design, installation and management of offshore oil and gas installations
Renewable energy installations
Coastal engineering
Marine industrial design