Maritime Studies Handbook

Maritime Studies Short Courses

The National Diploma: Maritime Studies is suitable for the person who wishes to gain the knowledge and skills required to build a successful career in shipping and allied industries. It provides a broad base of core marine-related subjects in the first semester, with the option of specialising thereafter.

The course operates on a semester basis. The requirements for the award of the National Diploma are the successful completion of three semesters at the Durban University of Technology (Level I, II, III), studying six subjects per semester, plus twelve months working as a trainee in the industry. This experiential component will normally be under taken, in whole or in part, prior to the final Durban University of Technology semester.

Entry Requirements
A Senior Certificate including Mathematics and a Science subject at a minimum of Standard Grade - C or equivalents. The number of students selected each year will depend on the growth policy of the department. Selection will be determined according to the level of achievement in the above subjects, English, and according to the results of psychometric testing, a short interview and employment status.

Prospective students intending to pursue a sea-going career are advised to ensure that their eyesight meets the required standard - both in form as well as colour vision - by undertaking an eyesight test at the offices of the South African Maritime Safety Association:

14th floor Kingsfield Place
30 Field Street
Tel: (031) 3071501