Nautical Studies

Based on a national framework plan:

The education complies with the National Programme approved by the Norwegian Ministry of Church Affairs, Education and Research. It also complies with internationally approved rules and regulations as stated in the STCW95 Convention and Code.

Duration:

3 yrs+1 yr seagoing service (optional)

Degree:

Bachelor

Entry requirements:

General matriculation. Additional requirements: 2MX (Mathematics 2 years) and 2FY (Physics 2 years) from upper secondary school.
Certificate and medical requirements
In addition to the theoretical requirements, certain medical requirements must also be fulfilled. These requirements are related to vision (especially colour vision and sharp sight) and hearing.
Contact AAUC for further information.

Aims and objectives:

The students will acquire the qualifications required to obtain managerial positions offshore and onshore within maritime activities.
The study provides the students with the theoretical education required by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate for the following internationally recognized certificates.
Deck Officer Class 4 Certificate – Watchkeeping officer
Deck Officer Class 2 Certificate – Chief Mate
Deck Officer Class 1 Certificate – Master
In addition to the theoretical foundation, further seagoing service is required for certification at the different levels as required by the STCW95 Convention.

Teaching methods:

Mandatory practical training on visual bridge simulators, process simulators and Dynamic Position simulators where various types of ships and operational conditions can be simulated.
In addition lectures, independent work and practical training in laboratory.

Structure and activities:

Nautical studies consist of a combination of science courses, social studies and certificate-oriented courses. This provides a broad and relevant background for offshore as well as onshore professions.
Scientific and basic maritime subjects are introduced to the students during the 1st educational year at the College. The course units are designed to focus on scientific approaches to maritime questions. The 1st educational year forms a required theoretical basis necessary for the students to have full advantage of the practical experience at sea in the second optional year.
The graduates have acquired the necessary theoretical education, which together with the required on board training entitles them to apply for watchkeeping certificates deck. After additional sea service as watchkeeping officers they are entitled to apply for the highest maritime certificates at the management level and, if granted, thereafter use the title Master.

The College also offers an optional extra year of seagoing service after the first year at the College. The necessary trainee places are obtained in corporation between Aalesund University College, shipping companies in the region and The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association.


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