Where can you study?

As well as gaining practical work experience onboard one of our ships, part of your cadetship will involve studying at a shore-side maritime college. You can request where you want to study from one of three colleges - Glasgow College of Nautical Studies, South Tyneside College or Warsash Maritime Academy - which will prepare you for a challenging career.

There's no need to worry about financing your course either - we'll take care of all your tuition fees, reimburse your travel expenses during college terms, and even pay you a salary for each year of your course. It's the perfect way to study for professional qualifications without getting into debt.

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies is situated in the heart of Glasgow on the south bank of the River Clyde. The School of Marine and Mechanical Engineering is dedicated to the delivery of high quality education and training.

Accommodation

There are catered and self-catered accommodation options available. Situated within the College campus, the Hall of Residence offers both accommodation and meals. It consists of 190 single study bedrooms and 16 shared rooms.

A new development of self-catered accommodation is situated directly across from the College offering high quality en-suite accommodation for students in single rooms and a small number of shared rooms.

Leisure & Social Life

Glasgow is a modern, multicultural city offering a wealth of cultural attractions and activities. It has a vibrant nightlife with endless restaurants, pubs, clubs and cafes and plays host to many festivals and events throughout the year. As well as the plentiful shopping, there are over 70 parks and gardens and many museums and galleries on offer.

For more information, visit the college's website at www.glasgow-nautical.ac.uk.

South Tyneside College, Newcastle

South Tyneside College, in South Shields, is a National Centre of Vocational Excellence for Marine Engineering. World renowned for the quality of its maritime training, STC provides first class teaching, extensive resources and onsite accommodation.

Accommodation

South Tyneside College offers excellent on-site accommodation in a purpose-built accommodation block. The Dr Winterbottom Hall of Residence is located just 50 metres away from the main College teaching facilities. Single and shared study bedrooms are available and all contain a sink, desk and bookshelves. Shared facilities include showers, toilets and common rooms with TVs. SKY TV is also available in the main lounge, and there is also a computer suite with 24hr free internet access available to residents. You can stay on a bed and breakfast, or a bed, breakfast and evening meal basis.

Leisure & Social Life

South Shields is a coastal town located in Tyne and Wear - a dynamic city which combines culture, countryside and coastline. The area is famed for its ship building history and well known for its award winning beaches. The vibrant nightlife on offer is second to none and with Europe's largest indoor shopping mall and host of some of the biggest international sporting events, there is something for every mood and taste.

For more information, visit the college's website at www.stc.ac.uk.

Warsash Maritime Academy, Southampton

Warsash Maritime Academy, part of Southampton Solent University on the south coast of England, provides first class education and training for the international shipping and off-shore oil industries.

Accommodation

There are three accommodation sites available for cadets studying at Warsash. Hamblemeads is situated in the centre of the campus and offers 26 en-suite study bedrooms with TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Blyth and Shackleton accommodation blocks offer single and twin bedded rooms with shared bathrooms. TV lounges are provided in both blocks and a billiard room is located in Blyth.

Leisure & Social Life

The nearby city of Southampton is just over an hour by train to London and within easy distance of Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Winchester. Southampton itself has one of the UK's busiest and most active international ports and has developed into a cosmopolitan city which boasts an eclectic mix of culture, entertainment, nightlife and shopping.

For more information, visit the college's website at www.warsashcentre.co.uk.