This programme forms part of a Merchant Navy cadetship so to undertake this programme, you will need to apply to a shipping or training company and obtain sponsorship. The companies cover the cost of your programme and related training courses, your uniform and pays you an allowance (how much varies slightly by company). You can find out more about how to apply to a company on the Careers at Sea website, where you can also find a list of sponsoring companies. The BSc (Hons) in Nautical Science will provide you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career in commercial shipping. Approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB), this three-year programme combines academic education with vocational training and 12 months' industrial placement onboard ships, leading to the award of Officer of the Watch (OOW) Certificate of Competency (CoC). The CoC is required if you wish to work onboard ship. Regarded as one of the UK's top maritime education and training providers, Fleetwood Nautical College has strong industry partnerships, which could open the door to excellent employment opportunities. Many of our students come with sponsors to facilitate their sea time to obtain their OOW CoC. This programme is aligned to support your progression through knowledge acquisition at both the operational level and managerial level, as directed by the Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) 1978, as amended, in addition to wider skills sought by industry. This is achieved by meeting the requirements of the MCA and following a Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) approved training programme.
Entry requirements
You will need to meet the following criteria to apply for a place on this programme: 60 UCAS points at A/AS level, including subjects which support the application GCSE Mathematics (level 5 or above), Science and English Language (level 4 or above) or equivalent letter grades.
