Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)

This degree prepares you for a career as a Navigation Deck Officer, eventually leading to the rank of a ship's captain. You will learn skills to safely manage and operate any vessel in the merchant fleet, covering topics such as navigation, vessel handling and management, transport, marine legislation, and shipboard safety. The course also provides eligibility towards obtaining a Certificate of Competency issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). If you're aiming for a career as a deck officer, chief mate or master on commercial vessels, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to safely manage and operate ships in the global merchant fleet. During your course, you'll learn about: navigation and voyage planning, vessel handling and ship operations, cargo and passenger transport, maritime law and regulations, shipboard safety and emergency response and vessel management and leadership. What sets our degree apart is its alignment with professional short courses and hands-on training at sea. Upon successful completion you’ll earn both a bachelor's degree and an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency (subject to meeting AMSA COC requirements). Our curriculum also meets the rigorous training and educational standards of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention, as amended in 2010).

General Entry Requirements: Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a year 12 education in Australia. Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page. You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies: Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above, Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Diploma level or higher, Course Specific Requirements. These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds. To be an eligible for an offer, you must have completed studies or have experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects: General Mathematics (MTG315123) or equivalent; and Physical Sciences (PSC315118) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics). Plus Australian Year 10 pass in English (or equivalent) or higher is required. You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you have not met this prerequisite, you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course. COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS : This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must: Complete a Safe to Practice Agreement declaring they have the medical, physical or psychological capacity to safely participate in professional experience practice.