Hobart,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science) - Chief Mate less than 3000GT (Yachts) in Newnham Australia | University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
|
Newnham Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
31,500
(c. USD22,216.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Australian Maritime College's Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science) program equips students with essential expertise to effectively command and navigate various merchant vessels. This comprehensive course combines academic study with practical sea training, enabling graduates to earn both a Bachelor's degree and an AMSA-issued Certificate of Competency.
The curriculum covers critical maritime subjects including navigation techniques, ship operations, cargo/passenger logistics, vessel administration, maritime law, and onboard safety protocols. Our program strictly adheres to the International STCW Convention's 2010 revised standards for seafarer education and certification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
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 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 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.
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 Bachelor level or higher
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:
General Mathematics (MTG315115) or equivalent; and
Physical Sciences (PSC315109) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics)
TOEFL (iBT) - 72 (no skill below: Reading 10; Listening 9; Speaking 16; Writing 19)
Tuition
AUD
31,500