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- Course accredited by: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
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You will learn about navigation, vessel handling, cargo and passenger transport, vessel management, marine legislation and shipboard safety. Our program is also 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).
Important note: Students intending to undertake units via the NSW Tafe Newcastle location are advised to check unit availability and the 'What will I enrol in' advice below as key dates and unit availability varies by delivery location. Please note: from 2020 only Domestic students will be able to apply for and commence the course from the NSW Tafe Newcastle location.
Course Coordinator: Neil Pereira
Course objectives
Our degree is built to prepare you for your career at sea, with unmatched training and experience, you will have the flexibility to choose your own path as a Navigating Deck Officer.In addition to developing broad and coherent nautical knowledge required to work in any position as a Navigation Officer aboard a vessel, you will acquire core skills in operational aspects, control precision, and spatial orientation.
You will also develop professional soft skills such as critical thinking, decision making, time management and effective communication. This core knowledge is designed so that you are fully equipped to work in diverse positions around the world.
Our degree is also focused on delivering genuine practical experience, with a built-in sea-time phase of your AMC seafaring qualification. Through our integrated learning structure, you will have the opportunity to directly link academic learning with its practical application in the workplace.
We prepare you for your career in the maritime industry by giving you a study experience that directly relates to where you may find a career. This is why the Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science) is one of the most sought-after degrees by employers—our graduates are industry ready and prepared to overcome any career-challenges.
Practical experience
Immerse yourself in the Southern Hemisphere’s most advanced maritime and research facilities.
The Australian Maritime College’s specialist facilities are intensely used by students, researchers, defence organisations, government bodies, and international industry partners to innovate and develop new designs, undertake research to improve efficiency, and safety train seafarers and students.
These include the Cavitation Research Lab, Navigational and Engineering Simulators, Model Test Basin, Towing Tank, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Lab, and our fleet of training vessels.
As an undergraduate you will take full advantage of our world class facilities as a mandatory part of your studies. This both empowers you to confidently and safety operate vessels and develops a holistic understanding of your role in the broader maritime industry.
Work placement
AMC has strong collaborative connections with the Australian maritime and shipbuilding industry. This means when you study at AMC, you’ll get real-work, hands-on experience that is unmatched.
Sea-time is a built-in phase of the AMC seafaring qualification. You will be encouraged to gain employment as a trainee deck officer (Deck Cadet) with a shipping company in order to obtain qualifying sea service and on the job training as required by the Australian Maritime and Safety Authority (AMSA). Employment may be sort before or after Year 1 studies (also known as pre-sea training).
On completion of relevant phases of study, you will be eligible to undertake the AMSA examinations. Upon successful completion, you will acquire the required certificate of competency to serve on ships.
Career outcomes
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science) is the recognised pathway to becoming an AMSA certified deck officer. Whether you are seeking a career ashore or senior shore-based positions, your studies at the Australian Maritime College will prepare you with a sought-after skill set and a defined understanding of the maritime industry.
Additionally, you will gain the skills and knowledge which will prepare you for diverse and rewarding careers such as:
- Governmental or intergovernmental regulators and organisations such as AMSA, EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency), IMO (International Maritime Organisation)
- Senior position in a shipyard
- Fleet manager in a shipping company
- Crew manager / shipping agent
- Marine superintendent or safety manager in a shipping company
- Product, R&D, sales and service managers in companies supplying maritime equipment
- Surveyor in a Classification Society
- Marine Surveyor with a Port State Control authority such as AMSA
- Work in Marine insurance companies
- Mediators / Arbitrators
- Maritime Education and Training, research and teaching positions
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
International students
For information regarding Fees for this course, please see International fees and charges.
Scholarships
Scholarships for domestic students
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards to students from all walks of life, including: those who have achieved high academic results, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, students with sporting ability, students undertaking overseas study, and students with a disability.
Many of the scholarships listed below are made available through generous sponsorship from our industry partners. These scholarships are specifically for AMC students however there are many other University scholarships available for which AMC students can apply.
- Australian Mariners' Welfare Society Scholarship
- The Geoffrey Evans Trust High Achiever Scholarship in Maritime Studies
- Merchant Navy War Memorial Fund Scholarship
- Women in Seafaring Scholarships
For information on all scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
Scholarships for international students
There are a huge range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania. For more information on these, visit the Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS) website.
Additional costs
Please note, the costs associated with obtaining Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) qualifications (including sea time assessment, oral examinations and optional units) are not included in the course tuition fees.
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