MARITIME STUDIES
BACHELOR OF NAUTICAL SCIENCE

Course Aim:
The aim of the Bachelors of Nautical Science course is to introduce nautical sciences, shipboard operations, and certain commercial aspects of the maritime industry to students and to make them understand the applications of those sciences and operations in various aspects of the industry.
The outcomes of the Bachelor of Nautical Science are intended to widen the scope of employment opportunities, for graduates, in both the offshore (sea-going) and land-based maritime industries.

Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
The purpose of the Bachelors of Nautical Science is to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities to, not only, become competent navigation/deck officers at sea, but to also create opportunities for personal intellectual growth ashore. The qualification shall assist graduates to become technically proficient and assist with South Africa’s National Skills Development agenda by developing scarce skills.
The qualification is aligned, internationally, to the requirements of the International Maritime Organisations’ (IMO) Convention governing the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW78), as amended by the Conference in Manila in 20210. Nationally, the programme is aligned to the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s Code of Qualifications (SAMSA Code), as amended.

Professional Registration and Accreditation
The academic content housed within the degree programme is aligned to the SAMSA Code, right up to the level of Master Mariner.

Opportunities:
The outcomes of the Bachelor of Nautical Science are intended to widen the scope of employment opportunities, for graduates, in both the offshore (sea-going) and land-based maritime industries.

Career opportunities
Ship Management – Education, Training and Development; Ship’s Navigating Officer; Marine Pilot; Tug Master; Vessel Traffic Services Operator; Port Operations

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 36 using Method 2 (see table below)

• English (First language) 4 (50%)
• Maths 5 (60%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%)
• Physical Science 5 (60%) or Technical Science 5 (60%)

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 (50%)
• Maths (70%)
• Physical Science (70%)
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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

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Faculty Office: Mrs W Stoffels
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