FdEng Marine Engineering at Solent University

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. Officer cadet training schemes typically last for around three years and are split into five phases which alternate between academic studies, practical experience and safety training at Warsash Maritime School and seagoing periods to gain practical shipboard experience.

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 Mathematics for Engineers, Maritime Electrical Machines, 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, Law and Business for Marine Engineers, Maritime Applied Mechanics, Maritime Applied Thermodynamics, Maritime Electrical and Electronic Control Systems, Naval Architecture and Ship Construction.

Career pathways

This exciting course will allow you to gain your first qualification as an Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW), opening up a wide range of opportunities within the maritime engineering career path. With further study and sailing experience you may be able to rise to become a Chief Engineer.

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