MARITIME STUDIES
BACHELOR OF MARINE ENGINEERING (ECP)
Course Aim:
The aim of the ECP program is to provide students with an extended curriculum (foundation year) before continuing with a Bachelor of Marine Engineering degree. This ECP program will equip students with a grounded introduction to Marine Engineering.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
Students entering the program from previously disadvantaged schools struggle with first year Mathematics and Science orientated subjects. For this reason, DMS offers a fully foundational model for students who want to enter a Bachelor of Marine Engineering degree program.
The foundation year prepares students for higher education, by inducting them into conceptual and technical knowledge in their chosen field of study Bachelor of Marine Engineering. This preparatory year will focus on the introductory information needed for study at DMS. Students will take courses such as mathematics for marine engineers, physical science for marine engineers, computer studies, communication and introduction to maritime studies.
Professional Registration and Accreditation
The academic content housed within the ECP program equips the student for entry into the mainstream degree program, which is accredited by SAMSA, right up to Chief Engineering Officer level.
Opportunities:
Should the student wish to pursue a career at sea, the qualification is approved by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA).
The ECP year is a preparation year that allows for Marine Engineering students to gain sufficient insight with regards to available career paths within the maritime industry and shore-based maritime employment.
Admission requirements:
Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
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- NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)
APS Score of 31-35 using Method 2 (see table below). Students with an APS score of 28-30 will be Waitlisted.
• English (First language) 4 (50%)
• Maths 4 (50%) or Technical Maths 4 (50%)
• Physical Science 4 (50%) or Technical Science 4 (50%)
Further Requirements: Eyesight and Medical at approved SAMSA Medical Practitioner
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)
English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate.
• Maths (N4) 60%
• Physical Science (N4) 60%
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV)
A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4)
• English (60%)
• Maths (60%)
• Physical Science (60%)
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Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: GRANGER BAY - FULL-TIME
For any queries get in contact with:
Faculty Office: Mrs W Stoffels
+27 21 953 8729
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Department Admin
+27 21 440 5752 / 5780
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BACHELOR OF MARINE ENGINEERING (ECP)
Course Aim:
The aim of the ECP program is to provide students with an extended curriculum (foundation year) before continuing with a Bachelor of Marine Engineering degree. This ECP program will equip students with a grounded introduction to Marine Engineering.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
Students entering the program from previously disadvantaged schools struggle with first year Mathematics and Science orientated subjects. For this reason, DMS offers a fully foundational model for students who want to enter a Bachelor of Marine Engineering degree program.
The foundation year prepares students for higher education, by inducting them into conceptual and technical knowledge in their chosen field of study Bachelor of Marine Engineering. This preparatory year will focus on the introductory information needed for study at DMS. Students will take courses such as mathematics for marine engineers, physical science for marine engineers, computer studies, communication and introduction to maritime studies.
Professional Registration and Accreditation
The academic content housed within the ECP program equips the student for entry into the mainstream degree program, which is accredited by SAMSA, right up to Chief Engineering Officer level.
Opportunities:
Should the student wish to pursue a career at sea, the qualification is approved by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA).
The ECP year is a preparation year that allows for Marine Engineering students to gain sufficient insight with regards to available career paths within the maritime industry and shore-based maritime employment.
Admission requirements:
Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
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- NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)
APS Score of 31-35 using Method 2 (see table below). Students with an APS score of 28-30 will be Waitlisted.
• English (First language) 4 (50%)
• Maths 4 (50%) or Technical Maths 4 (50%)
• Physical Science 4 (50%) or Technical Science 4 (50%)
Further Requirements: Eyesight and Medical at approved SAMSA Medical Practitioner
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)
English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate.
• Maths (N4) 60%
• Physical Science (N4) 60%
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV)
A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4)
• English (60%)
• Maths (60%)
• Physical Science (60%)
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Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
EXTENDED CURRICULUM
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME STUDIES (IMS151X)
R 6,370.00
MARITIME COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER LITERACY (MCC150X)
R 6,370.00
MATHEMATICS FOR MARINE ENGINEERS (MME150X)
R 5,720.00
PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR MARINE ENGINEERS (PSM150X)
R 3,520.00
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
MARINE ENGINEERING DRAWING & DESIGN (MDD151S)
R 7,140.00
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE 1 (MEK152S)
R 6,040.00
MARINE ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (MMT152S)
R 6,040.00
MARINE ENGINEERING PHYSICS (MEP150S)
R 3,850.00
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR MARINE ENGINEERS (CSM150S)
R 3,300.00
MARINE ENGINEERING PHYSICS (MEP150S)
R 4,730.00
MARINE MATERIAL SCIENCE (MMS150S)
R 4,400.00
MARITIME COMMUNICATION & SIGNALS (MCS150S)
R 3,300.00
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
APPLIED ELECTROTECHNOLOGY 1 (AEL150S)
R 3,300.00
APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS & HYDRAULICS (FMH150S)
R 3,300.00
APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS 1 (APT150S)
R 3,300.00
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE 1 (NAR150S)
R 3,300.00
SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
APPLIED MECHANICS OF MACHINES (AMC262S)
R 6,040.00
APPLIED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (ASM262S)
R 6,040.00
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE 2 (MEK262S)
R 6,040.00
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE 2 (NAR262S)
R 6,040.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
APPLIED ELECTROTECHNOLOGY 2 (ELE) (AEL260S)
R 4,400.00
APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS 2 (APT261S)
R 3,300.00
MARINE MANUFACTURING & SAFETY (MMS260S)
R 3,300.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS (IET260S)
R 3,300.00
MARINE REFRIGERATION AND AIR CON (MRA260S)
R 3,300.00
SHIPPING MANAGEMENT 1 (SMN260S)
R 3,850.00
THIRD YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE 3 (MEK372S)
R 6,040.00
MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL DESIGN PROJECT (MEP372S)
R 6,410.00
MARINE LAW & SHIPPING PRACTICE (MLS372S)
R 5,720.00
RESEARCH PROJECT (REP370S)
R 4,400.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RME370S)
R 3,080.00
SHIPPING MANAGEMENT 2 (SMN370S)
R 3,850.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
MARINE POWER AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (MPE370S)
R 4,400.00
RESEARCH PROJECT (REP370S)
R 4,730.00
Offering type: GRANGER BAY - FULL-TIME
For any queries get in contact with:
Faculty Office: Mrs W Stoffels
+27 21 953 8729
Department Admin
+27 21 440 5752 / 5780
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.