Completing the BSc (Hons) Nautical Science Top up Degree at Liverpool John Moores University will enable you to graduate as a Maritime professional to develop a career in the shore based Maritime sector. If the degree is completed alongside Mates certification, it will also allow you to return to sea in a management role.

Moving consumer goods in containers, vehicles on car decks, or passengers on sundecks relies on the expertise and professionalism of ships' officers to bring them safely to port, and the professionalism of shore staff to manage the fleet.

This unique BSc (Hons) Top-up in Nautical Science can be completed by those seafarers looking to move ashore or lead to Mates qualification alongside a degree . For those on the professional route, you will need to do short courses, SQA and orals exams at additional cost to the standard degree fees.

We have a proud tradition of teaching maritime and nautical studies at LJMU, having originally provided courses as Liverpool Nautical College. However this course is firmly focused on the present and future needs of the industry with its state-of-the-art facilities, including a 360-degree ship's bridge simulator system and teaching from staff with extensive industrial experience.

Applicants require a good grade from the International Baccalaureate (IB)

or

An International Foundation Year from the UK i.e. Study Group, Kaplan, NCUK etc

or 

Completion of year 1 of a Vietnamese bachelor degree