FdEng Marine Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Solent University

Get world-class practical training, ready to qualify as an electro-technical officer in the Merchant Navy, studying at the world-renowned Warsash Maritime School. Training as an electro-technical officer (ETO) cadet in the UK’s Merchant Navy will offer you the chance to gain valuable academic and practical electrical engineering knowledge and put your specialist skills into practice while away at sea on a fully sponsored three-year marine electro-technical officer cadet programme at the world-renowned Warsash Maritime School.

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, Maritime Electrical and Electronic Control Systems.

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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