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Build the foundations of a career as a marine electro-technical officer in the dynamic maritime industry - supported by a sponsoring company to become a certified Engineer Officer of the Watch.

Voyage the world in the Merchant Navy as a valuable member of crew, working towards qualification as an electro-technical officer, and studying with world-renowned Warsash Maritime School.

• 3 years

Prepare for the exciting prospect of travelling the world in the Merchant Navy to become a marine engineer officer, delivered from the world-renowned Warsash Maritime School.

Benefit from a maritime cadetship programme (supported by a sponsoring company) to build your skills as engineering officer in renowned Warsash Maritime School with its industry-leading facilities.

• 3 years

If you’re looking for an exciting international career and playing a key part in global trade, Solent can offer you the vital skills needed for this fast-moving business environment.

• 3 years
• 4 years with foundation year
• 4 years with year in industry
• 5 years with foundation and industry years

Specialise your knowledge for the application of legal frameworks to the maritime environment of global trade, on this multi-accredited degree.

• 1 year top-up

Designed specifically for qualified seafarers, this course develops the business skills you need for a shore-side career. Study in Southampton – a major hub for the maritime and shipping industry.

• 1 year top-up

Top up your professional Certificate of Competency (CoC) as an Officer of Watch to a full academic honours degree from our distinguished Warsash Maritime School.

• 2 years part-time

If you have a sense of adventure and looking for a career that’s more than the usual ‘9 to 5’, you could train as a navigating officer in the UK’s merchant navy and travel the world while you work.

• 3 years

Start your maritime career in one of the UK’s busiest ports, at training facilities that are among the best in the world – combining the hands-on training of a cadetship with a full academic degree.

• 3 years

If you want to work in the exciting hub of ship operations, this specialised degree gives you a global perspective of managing business for international trade.

• 3 years
• 4 years with foundation year
• 4 years with year in industry
• 5 years with foundation and industry years