University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Naval Architecture)
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Honours
Duration
4F
Campus
Canberra at ADFA (ACT)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-22
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Naval Architecture) at University of New South Wales in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors honours programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
82,272
International
47.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Naval Architecture)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Naval Architecture) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Naval Architecture)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, Physics.
- Other applicants Refer to the UNSW Canberra general admission criteria. | Trainee officers : Trainee officers for ADFA must complete the ADF Careers recruitment process and be selected by one of the three armed services of the Australian Defence Force.
- Applicants must apply online or by telephone on 13 19 01.
- In addition, applicants must meet the academic requirements to study at UNSW Canberra and apply online through UAC.
- ADF current serving members: UNSW Canberra accepts applications from post-school officer applicants who are Defence Force personnel applying for entry through service commissioning schemes.
- In addition, applicants must meet the academic requirements to study at UNSW Canberra and apply online through UAC.
- 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.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
82,272
Total students
International Students
47%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation