BSc (Hons) Maritime Science (Engine Cadetship) with Cadetship programme

This unique programme will be the foundation and optimum training platform from which to start a rewarding career in the maritime industry.

Scholarships

The university doesn’t offer a full scholarship.

The academic and technical qualifications included in this degree complement each other and open up careers ashore or at sea.

On completion of the Engine Cadetship, students will become qualified and awarded a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Engineering Officer’s Certificate of Competency (STCW ’95 III/1 OOW).

In simple terms, an Engineering Officer working onboard a typical ship will be on scheduled watchkeeping duties in the Engine Control Room managing the ships’ engine room.

A Marine Engineering Officer is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the ship’s main propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery, sewage systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems and all of the electrical facilities.

Why choose this programme?

• Accelerated degree programme with a total of 12 months sea time that will get you from classroom to ship in around three years.
• You will benefit from teaching approaches that place you at the heart of studying and ensures learning is enjoyable and aligned with industry standards.
• You are able to opt not to complete the final dissertation and /or the cadetship and exit with either a BSc (Ordinary) degree or a BSc (Hons) degree at an earlier stage in their final year of their studies. Speak to a member of our team to find out more.
• The iconic Straits of Gibraltar is a unique location for maritime science at the entrance of the Mediterranean.
• Excellent job opportunities due to a growing global demand for well qualified Ship Officers.