Feedback from students and industry has led to changes at the Australian Maritime College.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The AMC’s seafaring course will now offer prospective students the option to study remotely or online for two degrees.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science) will offer students the opportunity to study remotely for up to 45 weeks of their three-year degree.
Meanwhile, the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) will allow students to complete up to 34 weeks online.
Ocean seafaring head Darrel Silva said the qualifications led to careers on board oceangoing vessels as engine watch-keepers, chief mates/masters, engineers and electro-technical officers.
“The new course structure gives students the option of studying remotely, meaning they will no longer have to take leave from work or be away from their families and home town for an extended time,” Captain Silva said.
Typically, students complete their degree in phases, interspersed with time spent working on ships.
The new blended mode of delivery will be rolled out progressively from 2019-2021.