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The course will cover the following examinable academic subject areas:

Foundation Degree
  • Maritime Mathematics for Engineers
  • Maritime Process Control
  • Maritime Electrical and Electronic Systems
  • Maritime Naval Architecture and Ship Construction
  • Drawing (internally assessed, not part of the FD)
  • Maritime Applied Thermodynamics
  • Maritime Applied Mechanics
  • Maritime Management and Law

All units are mandatory and must be completed.

Management Level Engineering Knowledge
  • Engineering Knowledge General and
  • Engineering Knowledge Motor or
  • Engineering Knowledge Steam (via distance learning)*

*Steam can be offered by distance learning any time, please contact mlc@tynecoast.ac.uk for more information. Please note that the General element of the EK program will still be required to be studied also. We also offer a Motor endorsement only.

OVERVIEW

South Shields Marine School offers courses for seafaring marine engineers at Management Level III/2.

We offer a 6* week or 10 week Management Level Engineering Preparation course, which can be studied either on campus or via remote learning.

The Foundation Degree is for anyone who does not have Management Level Exemptions.

The Foundation Degree exams will be assessed internally but will align with the QS (SQA) Exam weeks; please see the exam date information further down on this page.

Please note: the Foundation Degree courses are class based only. The Management Level Engineering Knowledge can be studied class based or remote learning.

*Please note: some 6 week courses may be shorter due to term time holidays.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Degree
  • 12 months sea time as EOOW (III/1) or equivalent Certificate of Competency

OR

  • HNC or equivalent, this will be checked on day of induction

 

Management Level Engineering Knowledge
  • The necessary sea service to apply for a Notice of Eligibility for either Second or Chief Engineer
  • EOOW (III/1) or equivalent Certificate of Competency

OR

  • Second Engineer (III/2) or equivalent Certificate of Competency
APPLICATION CUT-OFF DATES, START DATES, AND COURSE DURATIONS

Duration and Start Dates (Including Application Cut-Off Dates)

Please note: Dates and fees can be subject to change

FOUNDATION DEGREE MODULE INFORMATION

Flexible Study Options

 

The Foundation Degree (FD) can now be studied through one of two routes:

 

Full-Time Route
  • Complete all modules over two academic terms.
Flexible Route
  • Complete one term at a time and return to study the remaining term at a later date.

 

Learners are not required to study the terms in sequence. For example, a student may complete Term 2 before Term 1 if this better suits their work patterns or personal commitments.

 

Term 1 Modules

· Maritime Mathematics for Engineers (ME501)

· Maritime Process Control (ME502)

· Maritime Electrical and Electronic Systems (ME503)

· Maritime Naval Architecture and Ship Construction (ME507)

· Engineering Drawing

 

Term 2 Modules

· Maritime Applied Thermodynamics (ME506)

· Maritime Applied Mechanics (ME505)

· Maritime Management and Law (ME504)

 

Important Information

 

Learners who choose to study a single term initially must complete the remaining term within three years of their first enrolment.

Failure to complete the outstanding term within this three-year period will mean that the Foundation Degree cannot be awarded.

To achieve the qualification, all modules from both terms must be successfully completed and passed.

EXAM INFORMATION

QS Engineering Exam Timetable 2026-2027

QS & IAMI Cut Off Dates 2026-2027

QS Application Exam Form 2026-2027

 

ATTENDANCE

To complete the course, students will be required to have 80% attendance, therefore are expected to attend all teaching sessions where possible.

FEES
Academic Year September 2026 – August 2027
Fee (Home & Overseas)
Full Foundation Degree (Academics) £6,525
Heat Included in Full Foundation Degree fee
Mechanics Included in Full Foundation Degree fee
Mathematics Included in Full Foundation Degree fee
Naval Architecture Included in Full Foundation Degree fee
Engineering Systems & Drawing Included in Full Foundation Degree fee
Electro Technology Included in Full Foundation Degree fee
Management Level Engineering Knowledge £2,790
General £1,395
Motor £1,395

 

Please note: These fees do not include exam fees.

Please note: Dates and fees can be subject to change.

Payment can take up to 5 working days to be activated onto the college system.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

When you have decided which course date you wish to attend, please contact us via email or phone to apply.

mmeng@tynecoast.ac.uk

0191 427 3909

Payment can be made via bank transfer. If your company are paying fees/sponsoring, please specify this on your application form – we will require an email from your company to confirm this.

 

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS

If a place is available on the course you have chosen, a letter of course acceptance will be issued for those students requiring a visa.

 

APPLICATION CUT-OFF DATES

Application cut off dates are 8 weeks prior to the course commencement for those students who require a visa (please see cut off dates on previous section).

For students who have a visa / UK students, the cut-off date for applications is 2 weeks prior to the course commencement date.

Please note: the application cut-off date may be extended for the college holiday closures i.e. Christmas (please see cut off dates on previous section).

Please note: for any refund of course or exam fees, there will be an administration charge of £50 in order for us to process the refund.