Overview

To enrol on an officer cadet training scheme, candidates apply directly to shipping companies, not through UCAS.

This is because officer cadet training is fully sponsored by the shipping company, covering course fees and also providing the means for gaining the mandatory work-based learning on board ship.

Who Is This Course For?

This fully-sponsored training programme is a must for those who wish to become a marine engineer officer in the Merchant Navy.

The Marine Engineering course at Solent University is suited to those who are looking for an interesting and varied career, and is ideal for those with strong engineering and analytical skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics

Marine Electrics

Marine Engineering Principles with Work-based Learning

Marine Auxiliaries

Engineering Management Systems and Legislation (Operational)

Materials Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A numerate subject or national engineering award at level 3.

GCSE grade 4 or above in at least mathematics, English and science, plus one other (previously grade C).

As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels. However, MCA certificates of competency may be awarded to people of any nationality and the training programmes are open to all.

British shipping companies will normally only recruit UK or European Union nationals. If you're a potential international candidate from outside the UK and EU, you should research shipping companies from your own country (that are approved by the MCA) to secure sponsorship.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Successful applicants will have their course fees paid and be provided a training allowance by the UK sponsoring companies throughout their training

Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Who Is This Course For?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Southampton

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