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WELCOME

South Shields Marine School, in South Tyneside, is an international community with 23,000 learners from 113 different countries in the last 10 years. We are delighted you’re considering joining us for merchant navy training at one of only four Marine Colleges in the UK to win the Queen’s Anniversary Prize.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Visit our how to apply page to find out the best application tips and tricks so you can start your career at sea at South Shields Marine School.

VISA GUIDANCE

You may need to apply for a visa to give you the right to live and study in the UK. Find out which documents you need, what the application process is like.

WHERE WILL I LIVE? 

We have student accommodation available onsite starting from just £280 per month, or there is a host of non-college accommodation available nearby.

WHAT FACILITIES ARE THERE?

From VTS and navigation in our simulator, to getting fit in our state-of-the-art gym, we have the facilities to make your student experience the best it can be. 

OUR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

We’re proud to work with fantastic overseas marine learning institutions.

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REMOTE LEARNING 

At South Shields Marine School we are constantly adapting for our students. We offer a range of courses with either remote or flexible learning, still at the same high standard as our fully in person classes. 

South Tyneside Marine School training facilities.

SURROUNDINGS

South Shields Marine School is located in the heart of South Shields, near beautiful beaches and the city of Newcastle. Find out all about the local and surrounding areas and immerse yourself in the Geordie lifestyle. 

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WHY SOUTH SHIELDS MARINE SCHOOL?

South Shields Marine School is the oldest purpose built marine college in the world, and is a leader in the field. We are one of only four marine colleges in the UK to be awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Excellence in Further and Higher Education, for our innovative 3D modelling research.

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DISCOVER THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Our campus has everything you need for a fantastic student experience. There is great food, a high standard of teaching and excellent gym facilities. If you need any additional support, either with your learning, your mental health or general advice, we provide this too. 

Success Stories

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Thanks to South Shields Marine School lecturers for all the knowledge that I gained during my studies; I can’t thank them enough. It was a wonderful experience all-in-all where I made a lot of friends and wonderful people along the way

Dalver Singh Gill
Chief Mate Graduate
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Congratulations to Charanya for obtaining his OOW Unlimited UK CoC successfully.

Charanya spent the first 3 months of his studies in India followed by 6 months in South Shields to complete the rest of his training.

We wish him all the best with his future career.

Charanya Krishnan in partnership with SME
OOW Unlimited Graduate
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With previous sea experience built-up from working as a Motorman on a ship, I spent 3 months in India before coming to South Shields to complete my exams and workshops.

I now have a job lined up in India upon completion of my CoC, and I thank South Shields Marine School and SME in India for their support.

I have loved living onsite in the halls of residence and South Shields is a great place to study.

Marques Jeffio
EOOW Experienced Seafarer Route Recent Graduate

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