Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)
University of Tasmania - Hunter Maritime College
Overview
Whether you’re looking to embark on a career at sea or take the next step into the maritime industry, an Ocean Seafaring degree is the gateway to working aboard vessels around the globe.
The Australian Maritime College’s Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science) degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to safely manage and operate any type of vessel in the merchant fleet. Our program integrates professional short courses and training at sea so that you will not only obtain a Bachelor’s degree, but also a Certificate of Competency issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
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).
Course Coordinator: Neil Pereira
Potential 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
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.5 | 95.5 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 75.17 | 75.17 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 54.85 | 54.85 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Tasmania website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Tasmania
Campus
Hunter Maritime College
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Engineering
Indicative ATAR
54.85
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Course Link
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- State
- TAS
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 242
- Campuses
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Australian Maritime College, Launceston Cradle Coast Hobart Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Tasmania. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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