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Nautical Science (Blended Learning) HND

(SCQF level 8)

Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering, Nautical and STEM

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Location

Riverside Campus

Cost

£ 5300

Overview

City of Glasgow College’s Blended & Distance Learning Team is delighted to offer this remote learning course, delivering the same syllabus that you would receive via a conventional classroom-based HND/AD Nautical Science Programme.

You will access study material via the college virtual learning environment, supplemented with remote support from a dedicated Nautical Science lecturer. This highly flexible programme format allows you continue working as you study, progress at your own pace, and fit your learning around other life commitments. Build towards the next step in your career while avoiding the costs of daily travel and accommodation.

As each unit of the qualification is completed, you will sit unit assessments and exams, undertaken at the college’s Riverside Campus. We offer frequent and regular exam sessions throughout the academic year, so that you can book these at a time that works for you. On completion of the programme, you can continue your studies towards Chief Mate (Unlimited) certification.

Start Date

As this is an online course the start date is flexible. We have continual rolling recruitment for this course, so students can join at any time.

Cost

The price shown is for the complete course but it is possible to pay per unit as you study.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • SQA HNC Nautical Science (equivalent qualifications may be considered).
  • An OOW CoC (Unlimited – II/1) from a Flag State from the MCA’s approved list.
  • 12 months sea time as an Officer of the Watch.
  • Scottish Residency (students outside Scotland will receive the equivalent Advanced Diploma award).

What you study

You have up to 36 months to complete the programme, but you can choose the order and pace of study that works for you.

The HND/AD Nautical Science Programme is comprised of 12 units:

Block 1 - Graded Unit 2

  1. HR0J 35 - Applied Marine Meteorology (1.5 credits).
  2. HR0H 35 - Management of Bridge Operations (1.5 credits).
  3. HR0F 35 - Marine Passage Planning (1.5 credits).
  4. HT0M 35 - Nautical Science: Graded Unit 2 (1 credit).

Block 2 - Grade Unit 3

  1. HR0L 35 - Ship Stability: Theory and Practical Application (1.5 credits).
  2. HR0N 35 - Shipmasters Law and Business (2 credits).
  3. HR1X 35 - Management of Vessel Operations (2 credits).
  4. HT0N 35 - Nautical Science: Graded Unit 3 (1 credit).

Block 3 - Remaining Units

  1. HR1W 35 - Marine Vessels: Structures and Maintenance (1 credit).
  2. HR0R 35 - Shipboard Management (1 credit).
  3. HT6N 35 - Marine Engineering Systems (1 credit).
  4. D75X 34 - Information Technology: Applications Software 1 (1 credit).

After the course

Careers

On successful completion of the HND or AD in Nautical Science qualification, students seeking Chief Mate (Unlimited) certification can attend college to undertake the MCA written exam preparation course and MCA Oral exam preparation course as well as NAEST Management and HELM Management short courses.

Teaching

How the course is taught

The blended learning programme is an independent-study oriented course, which means there are no artificial deadlines or prescribed schedules of study. Instead, you are given access to a full set of notes, quizzes, practice questions, and mock assessments for each unit.

But studying independently doesn’t mean studying alone. Weekly guidance sessions allow you to check in with your lecturer, keep track of your learning, and meet others on the course. The course coordinator and lecturer can be reached at any point during the term to provide advice and tutorial support when you need it.

Assessment methods

There are 20 examinations to take across the 12 units of the HND/AD Nautical Science qualification. You will visit our Riverside campus to take each of these assessments, which we facilitate throughout the academic year in frequent and regular exam sessions.

  • Location:
    Riverside Campus
  • Cost:
    £ 5300