Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Naval Architecture) Non-Defence
UNSW
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Naval Architecture is concerned with the design, building and utilisation of all types of ships and marine vehicles, which include frigates, destroyers, patrol vessels, mine hunters, submarines, trading vessels and non-trading vessels. In taking responsibility for the overall design and integration of systems, Naval architects must be conversant with a wide variety of skills, covering most forms of engineering.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Foundation studies in the engineering sciences, and mechanical engineering in particular, followed in third and fourth years by studies in engineering management, engineering materials, seaworthiness, ship design, ship hydrodynamics, ship resistance and propulsion, ship stability, ship structures.
Career opportunities
Roles in design, construction and the operation of the fleet as the nation builds its sovereign capabilities. This activity in particular will span Defence, government and industry sectors. Naval architecture firms and consultants are also significant employers of naval architects.
Fees and charges: Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
UNSW Canberra has opened enrolment in its undergraduate engineering programs to non-Defence students. Applicants must meet the academic requirements to study at UNSW Canberra and apply online through UAC.
Information for non-Defence applicants
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, Physics.
Applicants with higher education study
Non-Defence students: UNSW Canberra will accept students who satisfy the requirements of the first two years of a Mechanical Engineering four-year degree program at any Australasian tertiary institution. These students may be admitted to Years 3 and 4 of the program leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Naval Architecture, as long as the courses studied at the other institution are equivalent.
Other applicants
Refer to the UNSW Canberra general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Chief of Defence Force Students Programs for academically gifted students
UNSW Canberra at ADFA offers an exciting range of undergraduate degree options for high-performing students in arts, business, computer and cyber security, engineering, science and technology. Known as the Chief of Defence Force Students Programs (CDFSP), these unique programs have been designed to provide academically gifted students with a rich and challenging educational experience that will develop their critical thinking and research skills.
Entry to these programs will be via invitation on arrival at UNSW Canberra at ADFA. All students enrolling in the CDFSP are expected to maintain a high level of academic performance in order to remain within the program.