Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)

(Year 1 Entry)

Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (Year 12)

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.

This course has a Guaranteed ATAR of 65. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 74.30. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
• Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Applicants with VET/TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

This course does not accept applications based on work or life experience.

Subject Prerequisites

These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject:

• General Mathematics (MTG315115) or equivalent; and
• Physical Sciences (PSC315109) 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.

Alternate Pathway 1 (Year 2 Entry)

Completion of AMSA approved Pre-Sea Deck training

• evidence of minimum of 6 months sea- time on vessels greater than or equal to 500 GT on company letterhead AND
• evidence of completion of an AMSA approved monitored on board training program. (Task and Guided Study workbooks)

Or

Completion of approved Pre-Sea Deck training (Year 2 Entry)

• evidence of 24 months sea- time on vessels greater than or equal to 500 GT on company letterhead AND
• evidence of completion of AMSA approved monitored on board training program. (Task and Guided Study workbooks)

OR

Holding a Certificate of Proficiency as Integrated Rating (Year 2 Entry)

• completion of 24 m sea- time as per Marine Order 71 AND
• completion of an AMSA approved monitored on board training program for Integrated Rating. (Task and Guided Study workbooks)

OR

Completion of 36 months sea-Time as per Marine Order 71 (Year 2 Entry)

Or

Holding any of the following qualifications (Year 2 Entry)

• Unrestricted Master Class 5
• Unrestricted Master <24m NC (Near Coastal) COC (Certificate of Competency)
• Unrestricted Master Class 4
• Unrestricted Master <35m NC (Near Coastal) COC (Certificate of Competency)

Or

Holders with alternate AMSA Qualifications (Year 2 Entry)

Holders with Alternate AMSA Domestic Qualifications as per Mo 71 and 74. All applicants to alternative entry points and pathways will be reviewed by admissions on an individual basis.

Or

Alternate Pathway 2 (Year 2 and Entry Domestic Only)

RAN officers holding a Bridge Warfare Certificate.

Alternate Pathway 3 (Year 3 Entry)

Holders of Watchkeeper Deck Certificate of Competency

• Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Deck Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency OR
• Diploma of Applied Science (Mate/Master <500GT) OR
• Equivalent qualification

Alternate Pathway 4 (Conversion Degree Pathway)

Students must have completed STCW Management level (Master Class 1 / STCW A-II/2) studies and:

hold a Master Class 1, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper Deck Certificate of Competency

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.

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.

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.

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)

If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.

Students who have not yet arranged their employment for the sea-time component of the course will usually commence in the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science) and transfer to the Bachelor at a later date with full credit.

A range of admission pathways are available to students with relevant prior studies in nautical science. These are outlined in the "Alternative entry pathways" section on this page.