Course Overview

Solents internationally recognized yacht and powercraft design course focuses on small craft technology, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and design practice, delivering essential engineering theory and design skills. Previous students have benefitted from attending guest lectures by speakers from key industry organizations such as the Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA), Nigel Gee BMT, Babcock Engineering, Gurit, Sunseeker, Rob Humphries Design, and Norbert Sedlacek (Open 60 skipper). To help build their professional network, students are encouraged to attend local boat shows, including the Southampton Boat Show and Seawork International. Previous students have also been on yard visits, with recent trips including Sunseeker, Green Marine, and Solent Refit.

General Eligibility

104-120 UCAS tariff points from A-levels or equivalent A minimum of two A-levels, including two STEM subjects, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM, or a BTEC Diploma at D*D in a STEM-based subject or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:_x000D_ _x000D_ IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component_x000D_ TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component