Bachelor of Nautical Science at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The aim of the Bachelors of Nautical Science course is to introduce nautical sciences, shipboard operations, and certain commercial aspects of the maritime industry to students and to make them understand the applications of those sciences and operations in various aspects of the industry. The outcomes of the Bachelor of Nautical Science are intended to widen the scope of employment opportunities, for graduates, in both the offshore (sea-going) and land-based maritime industries. Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification The purpose of the Bachelors of Nautical Science is to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities to, not only, become competent navigation/deck officers at sea, but to also create opportunities for personal intellectual growth ashore. Offering type listed: GRANGER BAY - FULL-TIME.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Maritime Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Marine Mathematics; Marine Meteorology; Marine Navigation 1; Collision Regulations & Iala Buoyage 1A; Computer Skills; Marine Science.

Career pathways

The outcomes of the Bachelor of Nautical Science are intended to widen the scope of employment opportunities, for graduates, in both the offshore (sea-going) and land-based maritime industries. Career opportunities Ship Management – Education, Training and Development; Ship’s Navigating Officer; Marine Pilot; Tug Master; Vessel Traffic Services Operator; Port Operations

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) APS Score of 36 using Method 2 (see table below) • English (First language) 4 (50%) • Maths 5 (60%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%) • Physical Science 5 (60%) or Technical Science 5 (60%) Further Requirements: Eyesight and Medical at approved SAMSA Medical Practitioner ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC) English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate. • Maths (N4) 60% • Physical Science (N4) 60% ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV) A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4) • English (50%) • Maths (70%) • Physical Science (70%) -----------------------------------------------------------

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday, 11 May 2026. Closing date for bachelor's/bachelor of science programmes is 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens, with earlier dates for health programmes (30 June 2026 for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Radiography, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiation Therapy; 31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Opticianry).

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply

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