Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Maritime Engineering) - 314091

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Maritime Engineering)

314091

Engineering and Technology

A common first year of study provides a broad skills base, and students develop sound theoretical knowledge and gain opportunities for hands-on practical experience. Engineering design, communication and project management are central to ...

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$8170 (1st year contribution)

James Cook University - Cairns

Start Date

Feb 2027

Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Offer Rounds

14 Jan 2027

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

A common first year of study provides a broad skills base for students to develop sound theoretical knowledge and gain practical experiences. Engineering design, communication and project management are central to the course. Students undertake a full-year thesis in the final year, completing a significant research project. After successfully completing the first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at the Cairns campus, students can transfer to the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, to complete the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) degree on-campus in Launceston, Tasmania. Transferring students can select from Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering specialisations in the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) degree.
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James Cook University

Note

Not all majors are available at both campuses or for mid-year entry.

Majors

Townsville: Chemical engineering; civil engineering; electrical and electronic engineering; mechanical engineering. Cairns: Electrical and electronic engineering; electronic systems and internet of things engineering; maritime engineering.

Other requirements

Students must complete at least 60 days of professional engineering practice prior to graduation and hold a Senior First Aid certificate at time of graduation.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study

English (Units 3/4,C) and Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

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Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Depending on specialisation: consultancies, construction firms, mining and minerals processing, transportation agencies, microelectronic and telecommunication designers, process engineering, manufacturers and suppliers, computer hardware designers, software developers, designers and manufacturers of industrial products, environmental management agencies, maritime engineering, government departments.

Membership

Engineers Australia.

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