Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOffered in collaboration with the Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania in Launceston, Tasmania, this specialist engineering course will guide you towards a thriving career in the maritime industry. Through this course the students focus on one of the three maritime industry specialisations: Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine and Offshore Engineering.
Marine and Offshore engineers are involved with the design, manufacture, deployment and commissioning of systems associated with the marine and offshore oil and gas industries. Naval architects are professional engineers who design and oversee the construction and repair of marine craft and various offshore structures. Ocean engineers are involved in the design of offshore structures such as oil and gas platforms or subsea pipelines, as well as the wide range of infrastructure associated with the ports and harbour facilities and submersible vehicles required to service them.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Naval Architect
A Naval Architect creates and designs ships and other marine vessels. You might be involved in the production of new vessels and you may design spe...
Ocean Engineer
An Ocean Engineer designs and develops technology for marine environments. You might work on offshore platforms, underwater vehicles, or coastal st...
Marine Engineer
A Marine Engineer carries out maintenance and repairs on shipping equipment. You’ll work on a range of marine vessel systems from mechanical and hy...
Marine Surveyor
A Marine Surveyor conducts inspections on a range of maritime vessels to ensure they meet safety regulations. You might look at various parts of a...
Coastal Engineer
A Coastal Engineer designs and manages projects related to the coastline and coastal infrastructure. You might work on beach nourishment, coastal p...
Second Engineer
A Second Engineer performs repairs and maintenance on equipment on a ship or marine vessel. You might work on a range of vessel systems from mechan...
Sea Captain
A Sea Captain takes charge of a ship, boat or other type of marine vessel. You might transport passengers, carry cargo or operate a recreational ve...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
