Information for business and industry

Our Marine Studies courses are designed with the needs of the Marine Industry in mind and we maintain strong links with business organisations, both in the south west and further afield.

All the academic staff involved the design and delivery of Marine Studies courses bring with them a strong background of business and industry experience to share with the students.

Our courses are also linked to the requirements of leading organisations in the Marine Industry, including:

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Royal Yachting Association
UK Chamber of Shipping
Merchant Navy Training Board

Members of academic staff support the work of the relevant professional bodies, and students are also encouraged to get involved as their studies develop

Nautical Institute
Royal Institute of Navigation
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology
Royal Meteorological Society

Students who take the Merchant Shipping degree normally obtain sponsorship from a shipping company. These are some of the companies currently sponsoring students:

Maersk Line
P&O Cruises
The Ship Safe Training Group
CMA CGM