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FdSc Operational Yacht Science at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

FdSc Operational Yacht Science is a one-year foundation degree delivered by Cornwall College and approved by the University of Plymouth for people working in or entering the yacht industry. It covers small ships business and maritime law, ocean passage planning and global weather systems, yacht design, research and leadership, with an optional RYA Ocean Yachtmaster theory qualification. A part-time route is available.

Department: Cornwall College (partner college)  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time route available  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Small Ships Business (maritime law and compliance), Ocean Passage Planning and Global Weather Systems (with the opportunity to gain RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Theory), Yacht Purpose and Design, a Research Project and Leadership and Management.

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Application information

Duration: 1 year

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