Maritime Engineering Majors - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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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.
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Core skills this course teaches
Master Fundamental Principles of Maritime Engineering
Develop a deep understanding of engineering science, mathematics, and technology relevant to designing and analysing marine vessels and offshore structures.
Specialise in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering
About This Course
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
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Naval architect (shipbuilding, cargo/ferry/ROV/mega-yacht design)Ocean engineer (design, installation, and management of offshore installations)Coastal and subsea engineering specialistRenewable marine energy engineerPositions with companies such as Alloy Yachts, Babcock Engineering, Marine Industrial Design, Transfield WorleyShipbuilding – cargo vessels, ferries, naval vessels, ROVs, sailing, power and mega-yachtsDesign, installation and management of offshore oil and gas installationsRenewable energy installations
