The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) is for prospective South African Marine Engineering students who meet the minimum admission requirements, but may fall short on the admission point score (APS) for the mainstream programme. 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
Four years, full-time
YOUR SUBJECTS
Year Zero
• Introduction to Maritime Studies
• Maritime Communication and Computer Literacy
• Mathematics for Nautical Scientists
• Physical Science for Nautical Scientists
Year One
• Computer Science * Chartwork 1
• Collision Regulations & IALA Buoyage * Electronic Navigation Systems
• Marine Meteorology 1 * Marine Mathematics 2
• Communication Skills * Marine Meteorology 2
• Marine Mathematics * Naval Architecture 1
• Marine Science * Navigation 1B
• Navigation 1A * Seamanship & Safety
Year Two
• Electronic Navigation Systems 2A * Electronic Navigation Systems 2B
• Passage Planning * Shipping Management 2B
• Naval Architecture 2A * Marine Law & Shipping Practice 2B
• Marine Law & Shipping Practice 3A * Marine Law & Shipping Practice 3B
* Indicates second semester subjects
YOUR FUTURE SELF Future
studies
CPUT is in the process of developing further studies in Nautical Science, including Postgraduate Diploma, 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.
