Course Overview

Solent internationally recognized yacht and power craft design course focus 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

112-128 UCAS tariff points from A-levels

• A minimum of two A-levels, including two STEM subjects, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D* in a STEM-based subject, T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 112 UCAS points.

• A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications.

• Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered.

• Entry to year two may be offered to applicants holding an HND in an appropriate subject.

• For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

  • TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component

  • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component