HND Marine Engineering at Solent University

Build the foundations of a career as a marine engineer in the dynamic maritime industry - supported by a sponsoring company to become a certified Engineering Officer of the Watch. Build the foundation of a great career as an engineering officer in the dynamic maritime industry - the backbone of modern international trade with our Higher National Diploma. This maritime cadetship offers extensive hands-on training at sea on real working vessels, supported and fully sponsored by one of a huge range of shipping and maritime companies.

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), 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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