BSc (Hons) Navigation and Maritime Science with Placement Year
90% of world trade is carried by sea, with a navigation and maritime science degree you can become a professional in this exciting and vital industry. Our graduates go on to careers in the shore-based maritime sector and, for those who follow the accredited route, to become a Ships Officer.Our degrees are accredited by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency and the Merchant Navy Training Board. You will study an exciting programme that develops the skills sought by employers across the sector.
You can increase your employability with an optional one-year industrial placement in a relevant maritime business or, if sponsored, work at sea towards the professional qualification of Officer of the Watch.We embed our full mission bridge simulator and sailing vessel in the teaching of this challenging applied degree. By studying with us, you will develop the skills required to join the next generation of leaders in the maritime sector.
Sponsorship can provide you with the sea time and financial support to achieve professional navigating officer qualifications.
The University does not guarantee sponsorship for any student.
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- Lay strong foundations for your successfulcareer in the maritime sector. Our students go on to work in a diverse range of maritimeindustries. Whether you aspire to be a professional navigator, a marine manageror yacht racer, the world’s oceans could literally unfold before your eyes.
- Distinguishyourself with a degree that’s accredited by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency,as well as the Merchant Navy Training Board*.
- Immerse yourselfin the latest technology; we've equipped our Marine Navigation Centre with anadvanced full mission ship simulator and the latest in electronic charts.
- Develop your 'sea-sense' with hands-on experience on our dedicated 13 metre sail and navigation training vessel 'Take The Helm' on Plymouth Sound. If qualified and approved, you'll be able to skipper the vessel yourself.
- Ensure you havethe practical, communication and problem-solving skills employers are lookingfor. Witha mixture of lectures, tutorials, and practicals featuring group andindividual problem-based learning.
- Many of our students gain sponsorshipfrom shipping companies or training providers. In many cases sponsorship becomes available tostudents already on our programme.
- Students may also receive funding towards tuition fees and living expenses fromthe sponsoring company, greatly reducing costs. They go to sea as trainee officers togain practical experience from a seagoing placement year.
International student tuition fee
Duration
Start Month
Application Deadline
Upcoming Intakes
- September 2024
- September 2025
Mode of Study
- Full Time
