Certificate in Nautical Science

Certificate in Nautical Science

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
Certificate
Programme Code CR_SNSCI_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time No. of Semesters 2
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 55
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/11/2021
Department NMCI
Field of Study 5253 - Nautical Science
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the theory, concepts and methods relating to marine navigation, shipboard operations, leadership and management in a maritime transport context.
PO2 Skill - Range the implementation of appropriate technical and managerial skills and techniques to execute the safe operations of ships in a wide variety of maritime environments.
PO3 Skill - Selectivity the ability to manage, evaluate and critically analyse complex navigational and operational situations, and exercise appropriate judgement and actions in such functions.
PO4 Competence - Role the ability to work both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate leadership and management roles within complex teams.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective from GE1 - numbers may be restricted
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT8003 Engineering for Deck Officers Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8009 Navigation Instrumentation Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8015 Ship Construction Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8017 Ship Stability (Management) Brian Devitt 3 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT8002 Advanced Seamanship Brian Devitt 3 5
NAUT8010 Navigation Management Sinead Reen 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Year 1 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective from GE1 - numbers may be restricted
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT8001 Advanced Maritime Meteorology Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8013 Human Element Leadership and M Brian Devitt 4 5
NAUT8008 Navigation (Command) Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8016 Ship Masters Business and Law Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8018 Shipboard Operations Brian Devitt 2 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT8002 Advanced Seamanship Brian Devitt 3 5
NAUT8010 Navigation Management Sinead Reen 5 5