Diploma
Course content includes navigation and vessel handling, cargo and passenger transport, vessel management, marine legislation and shipboard safety. The program is designed to integrate with professional short courses and training at sea so that successful students will not only obtain an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor Degree but also a Certificate of Competency issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
The program is fully compliant with the training and educational requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention, as amended in 2010).
Course Coordinator: Neil Pereira
Email contact: N.Pereira@utas.edu.au
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 5.5, with no individual band less than 5.0, or a PTE Academic score of 43, with no score lower than 36 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
We anticipate the lowest ATAR that will receive an offer for this course in 2022 will be 60.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.
Course Specific Requirements
The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.
To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.
A range of admission pathways are available to students with relevant prior studies in nautical science. These are outlined in the "Alternative entry pathways" section on this page.
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science) is the recognised pathway to becoming an AMSA certified deck officer. This degree provides additional knowledge and skills that will be of benefit to students seeking a career ashore. The degree will also equip professional deck officers with the additional knowledge and skills that they are likely to require to take up senior shore-based professional positions such as:
The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science) is approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for eligibility towards the following Certificates of Competency: Watchkeeper Deck, Mate/Master Less than 500GT.
The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science) is approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for eligibility towards the following Certificates of Competency: Watchkeeper Deck, Mate/Master Less than 500GT.
The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science) requires the completion of 200 credit points as follows:
Year 1 (Pre Sea - Deck) - 56.25 credit points. Comprises core units (31.25 credit points), short course units (25 credit points) and At Sea units totaling (12.5 credit points).
Year 2 (Watchkeeper (Deck), Mate/Master <500GT and Yachts - 131.25 credit points. Comprises core units (93.75 credit points) and short course units (37.5 credit points).
Alternative Entry points
A number of defined entry pathways are available into this course. These pathways recognise that students may be commencing the course with existing experience and/or qualifications or intending to apply for specific professional licences or Certificates of Competency. Students entering the course via alternative pathway entry points should contact a Student Adviser via U.Connect@utas.edu.au for individual enrolment advice.
When Does My Course Start?
Launceston (On-campus)
Intake 1 (AMC MT Main Block 1)
Intake 2 (AMC MT Main Block 3)
Passes in subjects or units in other courses (completed or otherwise) in this university or another approved tertiary institution (or other approved professional learning body) may be credited towards the degree provided that the College may specify what more a candidate so credited shall be required to do to qualify for the degree. The maximum credit granted will be in accordance with the limits as stated in the Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance.