Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours (Cooperative Education)

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your studies online.

However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.This course is now in teach-out and is not accepting new admissions.

It has been replaced by 24W Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) (Co-operative Education) please visit that page for the latest information.Learn from highly-qualified engineers with the Southern Hemisphere's most advanced collection of maritime facilities.This degree is designed for engineering high achievers, and will provide you with a combination of core knowledge and transferable skills that are highly valued by employers, as well as significant industry experience prior to graduation.

Our degree is designed to prepare you for your engineering career with the expertise to pursue one of three maritime specialisations:Naval Architecture provides student with specialist knowledge and technical skills to design and construct vessels within the shipping, high-speed, offshore, defense, underwater and recreational industries;Ocean Engineering provides student with specialist knowledge and technical skills to design offshore structures, sub-sea and coastal installations for sustainable development in the maritime environment;Marine and Offshore Engineering provides student with specialist knowledge and technical skills in design, deployment, commissioning and management of mechanical and mechanical-electrical systems associated with the shipping, marine and offshore oil and gas industries.This 5-year course allows you to combine your studies with between 15 and 18 months of practical experience in your chosen specialisation.

Working under the supervision of professional engineers, the course allows you to evaluate your career choice and gain industry experience.

You will alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time paid work experience.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 85.2. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

To be eligible for an offer, you must also have a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary (or equivalent) subjects:

If you have not met this prerequisite, you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.

We recommend school leavers include the Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours, course code P4F1 as a second preference when applying.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

You must also have studies or experience equivalent to satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

If you have not met this prerequisite, you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

Applicants are assessed on a case by case basis with reference to the combination of each individual’s skills and experience. Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

To be eligible for an offer, you must meet the University’s General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies and experience.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.