Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirement: 14-months Standard Program

The University admits only mature students who are already established in a career in the maritime field. The Admissions Board will consider only those applicants who meet the minimum general entrance requirements, which are:

• a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent university qualification

or

• the highest grade certificate of competency for unrestricted service as master mariner or chief engineer, or equivalent maritime qualifications

and

• substantial, directly relevant professional experience
• competence in English language, demonstrated by an internationally recognised standard test
• computer competence (at least the ability to use Microsoft Office)

Good IT skills are essential, as students are required to use computers from the beginning of the first semester to write their examination answers, complete assignments and carry out research and other projects. Applicants who lack computer and keyboard skills cannot be accepted. From the group of applicants who meet these general entrance requirements, the Admissions Board will select only the best-qualified candidates, taking into account all their qualifications and achievements.

Additional Entrance Requirements: Accelerated 11-month Program

In addition to meeting the requirements outlined above, applicants for advanced standing must demonstrate that they have already covered the content of the first semester of the standard program. The additional qualifications required are:

• a postgraduate qualification in an area directly relevant to the specialisation which the student intends to follow
• senior level, directly relevant professional experience
• proficiency in English without attending the English and Study Skills Program, and with a good score in the writing skills section of the test. The tests and marks required are specified under “English language requirements”
• excellent IT skills

Applicants to the accelerated program must supply detailed transcripts from their undergraduate and postgraduate study. If transcripts are not issued, then the detailed syllabus, the marks gained, and a full academic reference must be supplied.