Three years, full-time Does a career in nautical science interest you? Once you graduate, you will be qualified to work on boats, ships, oil rigs, and any other marine vessels or structures. You will also have the option to pursue land-based opportunities. Nautical Science at CPUT is an internationally recognised qualification.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You have a love for the ocean with a keen interest in shipping
Granger Bay Campus
48 Beach Road, Mouille Point
YOUR SUBJECTS
First year
• Computer Skills
• Marine Science
• Collision Regulations & iALA
• Buoyage 1A
• Marine Mathematics
• Electronic Navigation Systems
Second year
• Electronic Navigation Systems
• Marine Law and Shipping Practice 2
• Naval Architecture 2
Third year
• Research Methodology
• Shipping Management 3
• Research Project
• Shipping Project 3
• Maritime Communications & Signals
• Marine Navigation 1
• Chart Work 1
• Marine Meteorology
• Naval Architecture 1
• Seamanship & Safety (Practicals)
• Marine Navigation 2
• Sea Transport
• Ship Management 2
• Passage Planning
• Marine Law & Shipping Practice 3
• Naval Architecture 3
• Marine Engineering for Deck Officers
*The subjects listed here are subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Your on-the-job training
For those pursuing a seafaring career, you have the option of completing your third year theory modules through distance learning while gaining on-board ship experience as required by SAMSA.
YOUR FUTURE
SELF Future studies
CPUT is in the process of developing further studies in Nautical Science, including Honours, Master’s and Doctorate.
Future industries
Offshore oil and gas
Shore-based maritime industry
Renewable energy
Salvage operations
Maritime education
Maritime Law
Maritime economics
Future career
Navigation Officer
Chief Navigation Officer
Ship Captain
Opportunities in shore-based employment
creating futures
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
