Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture)

The  Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time) and is offered as part of a collaborative agreement between Flinders University and the University of Tasmania. 

The first two years of the award will be undertaken at Flinders University.  Students will then transfer to the Australian Maritime College in Launceston (part of the University of Tasmania) for two years to complete their award. 

The award will be conferred by the University of Tasmania.

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study
  
  

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Methods or Mathematical Studies or equivalent, including the equivalent International Baccalaureate subjects.  Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics or equivalent is assumed.

This course may involve practical work on board a maritime vessel.  It is an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requirement that students undertake a medical assessment and have a valid Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS) Certificate prior to going to sea.  This certificate will be arranged during the first year of study.

Course aims

The Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) was developed to serve the needs of the Australian ship design, construction and related industries by providing professional engineers specifically educated in the field. The collaboration between Flinders University and the AMC makes use of the strengths of the two institutions including the AMC&##39;s uniquely maritime focus and its wide variety of specialist facilities to produce graduates with a strong "hands on" approach to complement their theoretical studies. Graduates of this award will ensure that Australia stays at the forefront of worldwide high-speed vessel technology.

Learning outcomes

The course prepares students for careers in the shipbuilding industry, high-speed ferry industry, marine consultancy firms and in government in areas of commercial shipping, transport policy and administration and in insurance sector. A particular focus of the award for South Australian entrants will be on the developing naval industry in Adelaide.

Program of study

Subject to passing all first and second year topics, students are guaranteed transfer to the University of Tasmania to complete the remaining two years of their program. Any requests for transfer under different circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

 ENGR1201 Digital Electronics 1 (4.5 Units)
 ENGR1401 Professional Skills for Engineers (4.5 units)
 ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units)
 MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
 ENGR1722 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
 COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
 MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
 ENGR1732 Mechanical  and Electrical Fundamentals (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising:

 ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate (0 units)*
 ENGR2771 Dynamics and Mechanical Design (4.5 units)
 ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
 ENGR2741 Mechanics and Structures (4.5 units)
 ENGR2752 Fluid Mechanics (4.5 units)
 ENGR3781 Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS) Certificate (0 units)
 ENGR3712 Thermodynamics and Energy Systems (4.5 units)
 ENGR2776 Hydrostatics (4.5 units)
 ENGR2766 Ship Design and Construction (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722 Signals and Systems (4.5 units)

*ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate is taught intensively commencing two weeks before the normal start of semester 1.  Students must ensure that they are available for this early start.

Year 3 and 4

Students will take Third and Fourth Year at the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania and will follow the program of study outlined on the University of Tasmania web -site.