Yachting CoursesFoundation Degree
Aim
Unique to UKSA combine the acquisition of industry – recognised practical qualifications with a university accredited degree.
Course overview
The Foundation Degree in Operational Yacht Science is run alongside the Yachting Cadetship and is delivered in conjunction with Falmouth Marine School and the University of Plymouth.
Entry requirements:
Candidates must be also be enrolled on the UKSA Yachting Cadetship. To study for the for the Foundation Degree, students are required to have 120 UCAS points, education to A level standard or equivalent work place learning. 120 UCAS points of which at least 80 points need to be at level 2.
Candidates will have also achieved A-C grades at GCSE level in Maths and English.
To Apply:
To apply for the training you will need to attend two day Cadet Selection Event where you will be require to demonstrate a proven interest in a career in the superyacht industry and pass a UKSA Cadetship Interview.
Duration:
Delivered over 3 years in conjunction with UKSA Yachting Cadetship.
What's included:
Includes all food and accommodation (not inclusive of final Research Project.)
Dates and price:
The Foundation Degree runs alongside the Yachting Cadetship. Price shown for Foundation Degree is in addition to Yachting Cadetship course fees.
Course Name | From date | To date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Degree | 01/10/2012 | 13/03/2016 | £750 |
To apply for the Yachting Cadetship with Foundation Degree you will be required to pay a 10% deposit to book your Cadetship Selection as well as completing a Yachting Cadetship Application Form.
This will hold your conditional place on the Yachting Cadetship start date of your choice until the result of your Selection. Please contact a Course Adviser on +44(0)1983 203038 for more information regarding the selection process.
Course Name | From date | To date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadetship Selection | 15/03/2012 | 16/03/2012 | £2,495 |
| Cadetship Selection | 19/04/2012 | 20/04/2012 | £2,495 |
| Cadetship Selection | 17/05/2012 | 18/05/2012 | £2,495 |
| Cadetship Selection | 14/06/2012 | 15/06/2012 | £2,495 |
| Cadetship Selection | 26/07/2012 | 27/07/2012 | £2,495 |
| Cadetship Selection | 09/08/2012 | 10/08/2012 | £2,495 |
| Cadetship Selection | 13/09/2012 | 14/09/2012 | £2,495 |
| Cadetship Selection | 15/11/2012 | 16/11/2012 | £2,495 |
What is a Foundation Degree?
Foundation Degrees are University accredited degrees that were introduced to the Higher Education sector in 2001. They are designed and delivered in partnership with employers to equip people with the relevant knowledge and skills for specific industries. Designed for learning within the work place, classroom teaching, research and distance learning.
Qualifications (click here)Further study
Honours Degree
Students have the option to enhance their qualification to an Honours degree. Following successful completion of the Foundation Degree, students can apply to Plymouth University (at an additional cost) to be selected for one further year of academic study.
