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Nautical Science Course in South Shields – South Tyneside College – Daytime – Full-time

Cost£2,845.00
Duration3 months
DeliveryClassroom based
Start19 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Nautical Science Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the science and practice behind safe marine operations. You'll study topics relevant to deck officer work, building the technical knowledge needed at sea. The course takes around three months to complete.

You'll finish with a Certificate of Higher Education in Marine Operations.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = MNAUTS | Course Title = Nautical Science (Marine School) | Qualification Aim Reference = 00307617 | Qualification Aim Title = CertHE in Marine Operations - Tyne Coast College | College Delivery Area = Deck Officer Certification (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of navigation and marine safety principles.
  • You'll study the rules and regulations that govern seafaring.
  • You'll learn about vessel operations and deck procedures.
  • You'll build understanding of meteorology and oceanography as they apply at sea.
  • You'll explore the responsibilities of a deck officer role.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting at South Tyneside College's Marine School. Learning is delivered full-time during the day. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the college when you enrol. Contact the college directly for details on how the course is assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Deck officer, responsible for navigation and safety aboard a vessel.
  • Seafarer, working on commercial or passenger ships at sea.
  • Marine operations officer, overseeing vessel procedures and crew.
  • Watch officer, maintaining safe navigation during a vessel's watch periods.

What you could study next

  • Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency, the next step toward a full deck officer licence.
  • Higher National Certificate in Nautical Science, for deeper study of marine operations.
  • Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited Certificate, required for command-track roles on larger vessels.
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