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Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science at University of Suffolk - UCAS

University of Suffolk

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA

Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science

Course summary

The Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science is specifically designed to develop the academic knowledge and skills required to study the complex interactions of the marine environment, the human element and technology. This Pearson Higher National award is delivered, assessed and quality assured by East Coast College (Lowestoft) working in partnership with the University of Suffolk. Once the mandatory ancillary courses are completed and additional MCA written and oral examination is passed then the student can obtain the relevant certificate of competency to serve as a Desk Officer on merchants ships. This will enable you to also gain employment with the wider UK maritime sector, including shore-based positions.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
J611
Institution code:
S82
Campus name:
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Campus code:
L

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see our website for details of entry. The course is only open to international students.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £7500* Year 1
International £7500* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £7500* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

International fee to be confirmed May 24
Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science at University of Suffolk - UCAS