BEng (Hons) Marine Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Solent University

Voyage the world in the Merchant Navy as a valuable member of crew, working towards qualification as an electro-technical officer, and studying at the world-renowned Warsash Maritime School. Fully sponsored by one of a huge range of shipping and maritime companies, and developed to meet the specific needs of the shipping industry and the Merchant Navy Training Board, your degree cadetship combines rigorous academic study in Southampton – one of the UK’s busiest ports – with extensive practical training at sea. Shipping out as an ETO officer cadet on a range of vessels owned or operated by your sponsoring company, you will develop the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become a marine electro-technical officer in the Merchant Navy.

Faculty: Maritime (Warsash Maritime School)  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Maritime Electrical Machines, Maritime Mathematics for Engineers, Maritime Thermodynamics and Mechanics, Operational Electrical and Electronic Control Systems, Operational Marine Engineering Knowledge, Operational Maritime Law and Project Management, Operational Naval Architecture and Stability (Engineering), Applications of Power Electronics in Electrical Motor Drive Systems, Distributed Control Systems and High Voltage Systems, Marine Analogue and Digital Electronic Principles, Marine Navigation and Radio Communication Systems, Power Electronics and Logic Controllers.

Career pathways

This exciting course will allow you to gain your first qualification as an ETO, opening up a wide range of opportunities within maritime electrical and electronic engineering. With further study and sailing experience you could progress to Chief Technical Officer or Electrical Superintendent, depending on the company you work for.

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