Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Specialisation)

Students are expected to enrol initially in the Graduate Certificate. However, they will be able to enrol directly into either the Graduate Diploma or Master's program if they so chose but their entry into these two latter stages of the program will depend upon their having completed the assessment requirements of the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma respectively.

Students will be able to enter the program:

• from a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in an area of maritime operations, engineering or technology 3;
• from an Advanced Diploma or equivalent in an area of maritime operations related study together with extensive relevant work experience;
• the following seafaring Certificate of Competency with relevant maritime experience:
  • Master (STCW Reg II/2)
  • Chief Mate (STCW Reg II/2)
  • Engineer Class 1 (STCW Reg III/2)
  • Engineer Class 2 (STCW Reg III/2)
• on the basis of extensive relevant work experience and a potential to undertake work at this level as demonstrated through Recognition of Prior Learning processes in accordance with the AMC procedure 'Credit for Prior learning' and approved by the Director (NCPS).

Students will be able to enter the Graduate Diploma following completion of the Graduate Certificate or a similar and equivalent award from another tertiary institution.

Students will be able to enter the Masters following completion of the Graduate Diploma or a similar and equivalent award from another tertiary institution.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

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.

Course Specific Requirements

Students will be able to enter the program:

• from a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in an area of maritime operations, engineering or technology;
• from an Advanced Diploma or equivalent in an area of maritime operations related study together with extensive relevant work experience;
• the following seafaring Certificate of Competency with relevant maritime experience:
  • Master (STCW Reg II/2)
  • Chief Mate (STCW Reg II/2)
  • Engineer Class 1 (STCW Reg III/2)
  • Engineer Class 2 (STCW Reg III/2)
• on the basis of extensive relevant work experience and a potential to undertake work at this level as demonstrated through Recognition of Prior Learning processes in accordance with the AMC procedure 'Credit for Prior learning' and approved by the Director (NCPS).

Students will be able to enter the Graduate Diploma following completion of the Graduate Certificate or a similar and equivalent award from another tertiary institution.