Successful candidates will obtain an officer of the watch (OOW) certificate of competency in deck or engineering, and a formal qualification to at least an Advanced Certificate (AdC – formally HNC).

To partake in the scheme, you will need to be aged 17+ and have five GCSEs (or Scottish equivalent) including Maths, English and Science at grade four to nine (new) or A-C (old).

To join the deck or engineering OOW foundation degree programme you should possess the GCSE grades indicated above, with the addition of a grade five (new) or B (old) or higher in GCSE Mathematics (or Scottish equivalent) and a minimum of 48 UCAS points (in Maths/Science related subjects).

Find out more about our cadet training scheme and how to apply below.

• Bursary of £8,500 in Years 1, £10,500 in Years 2 and 3 respectively
• College halls of residency paid for, including breakfast and evening meals
• Full funding for course and first attempt exam fees
• Uniform and PPE equipment provided
• Travel to and from college at the start and end of term
• Travel to and from our vessels, and food during the sea phases