DipHE Nautical Science - Level 5 at University of West London

Programme overview

As an experienced seafarer enrolled on our Higher National Diploma Nautical Science course at our Lowestoft campus, you will benefit from a forward-thinking curriculum designed to fully prepare you for the dynamic and ever-evolving maritime industry. Extensive simulator-based training is central to the course, providing a safe, controlled environment for you to develop the critical skills you'll need for your career as a deck officer, operations manager or other roles within the maritime sector.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, May 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course enhances your understanding of the complexities and interdependencies inherent in international shipping. This will provide you with a thorough understanding in the dynamic nature of global maritime operations and international trade. There is particular emphasis on the critical competencies required for masters and chief mates, as established by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) (Section A-II/2). Modules include: Human Element Leadership and Management (Management Level) (HELM M); What our students say; 2nd London university for student satisfaction - National Student Survey 26*; Lauren Carberry.

Career pathways

As the maritime sector continues to evolve, our DipHE Nautical Science course substantially broadens your career prospects within the industry. Graduates can pursue a variety of roles, including operational and managerial positions in shipping companies, port authorities, logistics firms and regulatory bodies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you will need the following (in accordance with the UK Government's MSN 1856 (M+F) requirements for master and deck officers ): Certificate of Competency. You must hold an MCA-recognised valid Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited, II/1, Certificate of Competency, in accordance with STCW Regulation II/1. The certificate must be issued by an administration included in the UK list of countries accepted towards issuing a UK FSE , published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Alternatively, a letter may be obtained from the MCA confirming that you are permitted to enrol on the UK Chief Mate Unlimited course, where your Certificate of Competency has been issued by a country not included on the MCA’s list of countries accepted towards issuing a UK FSE. Watchkeeping service. You must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ watchkeeping service while holding an OOW Unlimited, II/1, Certificate of Competency. Medical fitness. You must hold a valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate (or accepted equivalent) issued in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010. Please note: It is your responsibility to ensure that all entry requirements for the course and the issue of a Notice of Eligibility (NoE) by the MCA are met prior to attending the course. For sea time assessment you may log on to the MCA’s website . The University will check these criteria for admission purposes only. It is the student’s sole responsibility to compile and submit all required documentary evidence directly to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,000 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, January 2027); Full-time (1 year, May 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 9,000 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, January 2027); Full-time (1 year, May 2027). Source

Intake: January 2027, May 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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