Operational Yacht Science

Basic Information

Course ID
1380f141-036e-8b83-8bdb-ed632e1e45bb
Option ID
93774d2e-6df7-41ed-9529-f75d43c40335
Provider
Cornwall College
Type
undergraduate
Academic Year
2026
Source
ucas
Created
2/25/2026, 5:41:20 PM
Updated
3/28/2026, 10:12:46 AM

Other Options for this Course

No other options

Listing Data (Raw)

{
  "id": "93774d2e-6df7-41ed-9529-f75d43c40335",
  "duration": {
    "quantity": 1,
    "durationType": {
      "id": "4",
      "caption": "Years",
      "mappedCaption": null
    }
  },
  "features": {
    "accelerated": false
  },
  "location": {
    "id": "fb2a4285-7e46-5694-013a-2a51d4dff702",
    "url": null,
    "name": "Falmouth Marine School",
    "ukprn": null,
    "address": {
      "line1": "Killigrew Street",
      "line2": "",
      "line3": "",
      "line4": "Falmouth",
      "region": {
        "id": "30",
        "caption": "South West England",
        "mappedCaption": "South West England"
      },
      "country": {
        "id": "101",
        "caption": "England",
        "mappedCaption": "England"
      },
      "latitude": 50.1528969121,
      "postcode": "TR11 3QS",
      "longitude": -5.0742290794
    },
    "isDefault": false,
    "geoLocation": {
      "latitude": 50.1528969121,
      "longitude": -5.0742290794
    },
    "tefCodeType": null,
    "locationCode": "F",
    "googleMapsUrl": null,
    "googleMapsParams": null,
    "locationCategory": {
      "id": "10001",
      "caption": "Campus",
      "mappedCaption": null
    },
    "geoLocationString": "50.1528969121,-5.0742290794"
  },
  "startDate": {
    "date": "09/2026",
    "nonSpecific": false
  },
  "studyMode": {
    "id": "5",
    "caption": "Full-time with time abroad",
    "mappedCaption": "Full-time",
    "excludedSchemesForApplication": []
  },
  "durationRange": null,
  "outcomeQualification": {
    "caption": "Higher National Certificate - HNC"
  },
  "academicEntryRequirements": {
    "qualifications": [
      {
        "summary": {
          "offer": "DD",
          "requirements": "At least 32 points must be at A2 level when considered alongside AS levels."
        },
        "priority": 2,
        "notAccepted": false,
        "qualificationName": "A level"
      },
      {
        "summary": {
          "offer": "48 points",
          "requirements": "From acceptable level 3 qualifications. Plus GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language, Science and Mathematics: alternatives at Level 2 may be considered."
        },
        "priority": 1,
        "notAccepted": false,
        "qualificationName": "UCAS Tariff"
      },
      {
        "summary": {
          "offer": "",
          "requirements": "A minimum of 48 tariff points in total from appropriate subjects."
        },
        "priority": 6,
        "notAccepted": false,
        "qualificationName": "Scottish Higher"
      },
      {
        "summary": {
          "offer": "",
          "requirements": "Pass Access to HE with at least 45 credits at level 3, Merits and Distinctions may be required for particular subjects."
        },
        "priority": 5,
        "notAccepted": false,
        "qualificationName": "Access to HE Diploma"
      },
      {
        "summary": {
          "offer": "",
          "requirements": "PPP grades in an appropriate subject."
        },
        "priority": 1110,
        "notAccepted": false,
        "qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
      },
      {
        "summary": {
          "offer": "24 points",
          "requirements": ""
        },
        "priority": 1141,
        "notAccepted": false,
        "qualificationName": "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme"
      },
      {
        "summary": {
          "offer": "PPP",
          "requirements": "In an appropriate subject."
        },
        "priority": 4,
        "notAccepted": false,
        "qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
      },
      {
        "summary": {
          "offer": "",
          "requirements": "A minimum of 48 tariff points in total from appropriate subjects."
        },
        "priority": 1146,
        "notAccepted": false,
        "qualificationName": "Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)"
      }
    ],
    "ucasTariffPointsMax": 48,
    "ucasTariffPointsMin": 48,
    "ucasTariffPointsDisplayMax": 48,
    "ucasTariffPointsDisplayMin": 48
  }
}

Detail API Response (Raw)

{
  "course": {
    "id": "1380f141-036e-8b83-8bdb-ed632e1e45bb",
    "cpdFlag": false,
    "options": [
      {
        "id": "93774d2e-6df7-41ed-9529-f75d43c40335",
        "status": {
          "published": true,
          "availableForApplication": true,
          "applicationStatusSummary": "Available to Apply",
          "acceptingApplicationsMessage": null,
          "notAcceptingApplicationsMessage": null
        },
        "cycleId": null,
        "modules": "Indicative Modules Year One: - Yacht Operations (20 credits) - Yacht Theory & Practice (20 credits) - Navigation & Meteorology (20 credits) - Marine Engineering (20 credits) - Personal & Employability Skills Development (20 credits), Reflective Practice (20 credits)",
        "deadline": {
          "id": "jan15",
          "caption": "14 January",
          "mappedCaption": null
        },
        "duration": {
          "quantity": 1,
          "durationType": {
            "id": "4",
            "caption": "Years",
            "mappedCaption": null
          }
        },
        "features": {
          "accelerated": false
        },
        "location": {
          "id": "fb2a4285-7e46-5694-013a-2a51d4dff702",
          "url": null,
          "name": "Falmouth Marine School",
          "ukprn": null,
          "address": {
            "line1": "Killigrew Street",
            "line2": "",
            "line3": "",
            "line4": "Falmouth",
            "region": {
              "id": "30",
              "caption": "South West England",
              "mappedCaption": "South West England"
            },
            "country": {
              "id": "101",
              "caption": "England",
              "mappedCaption": "England"
            },
            "latitude": 50.1528969121,
            "postcode": "TR11 3QS",
            "longitude": -5.0742290794
          },
          "isDefault": false,
          "geoLocation": {
            "latitude": 50.1528969121,
            "longitude": -5.0742290794
          },
          "tefCodeType": null,
          "locationCode": "F",
          "googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?zoom=10&size=2048x600&scale=2&markers=size:tiny%7Ccolor:red%7C50.1528969121,-5.0742290794&key=AIzaSyDAC7vZWEFNPF6GFUZvXfO5PRDxdEC0Gc0&signature=hUFya1ry1DbCRGcrSSeIXuAxVag=",
          "googleMapsParams": "50.1528969121,-5.0742290794",
          "locationCategory": {
            "id": "10001",
            "caption": "Campus",
            "mappedCaption": null
          },
          "geoLocationString": "50.1528969121,-5.0742290794"
        },
        "startDate": {
          "date": "09/2026",
          "nonSpecific": false
        },
        "studyMode": {
          "id": "5",
          "caption": "Full-time with time abroad",
          "mappedCaption": "Full-time",
          "excludedSchemesForApplication": []
        },
        "applyCycle": "2026",
        "courseFees": [
          {
            "amount": 4895,
            "currency": {
              "id": "GBP",
              "caption": "£",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeBasis": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "Year 1",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeState": {
              "id": "3",
              "caption": "Set",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeLocale": {
              "id": "3",
              "caption": "EU",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          },
          {
            "amount": 4895,
            "currency": {
              "id": "GBP",
              "caption": "£",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeBasis": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "Year 1",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeState": {
              "id": "3",
              "caption": "Set",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeLocale": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "England",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          },
          {
            "amount": 4895,
            "currency": {
              "id": "GBP",
              "caption": "£",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeBasis": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "Year 1",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeState": {
              "id": "3",
              "caption": "Set",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeLocale": {
              "id": "6",
              "caption": "Northern Ireland",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          },
          {
            "amount": 4895,
            "currency": {
              "id": "GBP",
              "caption": "£",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeBasis": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "Year 1",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeState": {
              "id": "3",
              "caption": "Set",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeLocale": {
              "id": "7",
              "caption": "Scotland",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          },
          {
            "amount": 4895,
            "currency": {
              "id": "GBP",
              "caption": "£",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeBasis": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "Year 1",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeState": {
              "id": "3",
              "caption": "Set",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeLocale": {
              "id": "8",
              "caption": "Wales",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          },
          {
            "amount": 4895,
            "currency": {
              "id": "GBP",
              "caption": "£",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeBasis": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "Year 1",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeState": {
              "id": "3",
              "caption": "Set",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeLocale": {
              "id": "10",
              "caption": "Republic of Ireland",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          },
          {
            "amount": 16500,
            "currency": {
              "id": "GBP",
              "caption": "£",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeBasis": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "Year 1",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeState": {
              "id": "3",
              "caption": "Set",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeLocale": {
              "id": "4",
              "caption": "International",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          },
          {
            "amount": 16500,
            "currency": {
              "id": "GBP",
              "caption": "£",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeBasis": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "Year 1",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeState": {
              "id": "3",
              "caption": "Set",
              "mappedCaption": null
            },
            "feeLocale": {
              "id": "9",
              "caption": "Channel Islands",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          }
        ],
        "courseType": null,
        "entryPoints": [
          {
            "caption": "Year 1",
            "isDefault": true,
            "entryPointId": 1,
            "minOptionDurationYears": 0
          }
        ],
        "durationRange": {
          "max": null,
          "min": null
        },
        "admissionTests": [],
        "subjectOptions": [],
        "useDefaultFees": false,
        "providerApplyUrl": "https://www.falmouthmarineschool.ac.uk/",
        "assessmentMethods": null,
        "entryRequirements": null,
        "internalReference": null,
        "providerCourseUrl": "https://falmouthmarineschool.ac.uk/courses/hnc-fdsc-operational-yacht-science/",
        "professionalBodies": [],
        "qualificationLevel": {
          "id": "RQF_4",
          "caption": "RQF Level 4",
          "mappedCaption": null
        },
        "subjectToValidation": false,
        "outcomeQualification": {
          "id": "47171",
          "caption": "Higher National Certificate - HNC",
          "mappedCaption": "HNC or CertHE"
        },
        "deferredEntryDisallowed": false,
        "additionalFeeInformation": null,
        "academicEntryRequirements": {
          "noRequirements": false,
          "qualifications": [
            {
              "summary": {
                "offer": "DD",
                "requirements": "At least 32 points must be at A2 level when considered alongside AS levels."
              },
              "priority": 2,
              "notAccepted": false,
              "qualificationName": "A level"
            },
            {
              "summary": {
                "offer": "48 points",
                "requirements": "From acceptable level 3 qualifications. Plus GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language, Science and Mathematics: alternatives at Level 2 may be considered."
              },
              "priority": 1,
              "notAccepted": false,
              "qualificationName": "UCAS Tariff"
            },
            {
              "summary": {
                "offer": "",
                "requirements": "A minimum of 48 tariff points in total from appropriate subjects."
              },
              "priority": 6,
              "notAccepted": false,
              "qualificationName": "Scottish Higher"
            },
            {
              "summary": {
                "offer": "",
                "requirements": "Pass Access to HE with at least 45 credits at level 3, Merits and Distinctions may be required for particular subjects."
              },
              "priority": 5,
              "notAccepted": false,
              "qualificationName": "Access to HE Diploma"
            },
            {
              "summary": {
                "offer": "",
                "requirements": "PPP grades in an appropriate subject."
              },
              "priority": 1110,
              "notAccepted": false,
              "qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
            },
            {
              "summary": {
                "offer": "24 points",
                "requirements": ""
              },
              "priority": 1141,
              "notAccepted": false,
              "qualificationName": "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme"
            },
            {
              "summary": {
                "offer": "PPP",
                "requirements": "In an appropriate subject."
              },
              "priority": 4,
              "notAccepted": false,
              "qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
            },
            {
              "summary": {
                "offer": "",
                "requirements": "A minimum of 48 tariff points in total from appropriate subjects."
              },
              "priority": 1146,
              "notAccepted": false,
              "qualificationName": "Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)"
            }
          ],
          "furtherInformation": "Any other qualifications will be considered upon enquiry/application. Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply.",
          "ucasTariffPointsMax": 48,
          "ucasTariffPointsMin": 48,
          "contextualInformation": null,
          "contextualInformationUrl": null,
          "ucasTariffPointsDisplayMax": 48,
          "ucasTariffPointsDisplayMin": 48,
          "providerEntryRequirementsUrl": null
        },
        "additionalEntryRequirements": [
          {
            "details": "The Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) only applies to HE courses that include regulated activity.  Your HE provider will be able to guide you on this but it will include all programmes in Counselling, Childcare and Education.",
            "additionalEntryRequirementType": {
              "id": "5",
              "caption": "Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          },
          {
            "details": "",
            "additionalEntryRequirementType": {
              "id": "1",
              "caption": "Interview",
              "mappedCaption": null
            }
          }
        ],
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirements": [],
        "minimumAcademicEntryRequirements": null,
        "subsequentYearsEntryRequirements": null,
        "amsApplicationConfigurationOptions": {
          "useAscii": false,
          "hasNoVacancies": "False",
          "customQuestions": [],
          "vacancyStatuses": [
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eu",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eu"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "wales",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "wales"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eng",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eng"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "int",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "int"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "scot",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "scot"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "ni",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "ni"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "roi",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "roi"
            }
          ],
          "hasRestrictedVacancies": "False",
          "hasRestrictedEligibility": false,
          "restrictedEligibilityUrl": null,
          "restrictedEligibilityInfo": null,
          "useEnhancedCriminalConvictionCheck": false,
          "notAcceptingInternationalApplications": "False"
        },
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirementInformation": null
      }
    ],
    "suggest": "Operational Yacht Science. Cornwall College. Yachting. Navigation. Marine engineering. Ocean engineering",
    "summary": "This programme is designed for those people who aspire to be the future superyacht crew, bosuns officers and captains of the superyacht sector. It is designed to run alongside relevant Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) awards, to give deeper knowledge and understanding of the topics, and to give you more choice and an edge for your future career choices. It is run in partnership with UKSA in Cowes, Isle of Wight, as part of their Professional Yacht Cadetship.\n\nThe cadetship requires a minimum of three years commitment to training, with phases of study on the Isle of Wight as well as periods of working onboard superyachts around the world. You will be required to make a Professional Yacht Cadetship application to UKSA, followed by a two day selection in Cowes, Isle of Wight.\n\nOn successful completion of the one year HNC, you will gain direct entry onto the second year of the programme, allowing you to gain an FdSc Operational Yacht Science qualification.\n\nThis programme does not follow the traditional academic year as it is designed around the superyacht season. It is studied in intensive blocks of time at UKSA and supported through Moodle (our virtual learning platform). There are additional costs for this programme to cover the cost of the Cadetship. You may be able to get help with this, contact us for more information. Time spent working on board yachts in between phases of study at UKSA are fully paid periods of employment. Earning on average €2,000 a month (Deckhand).\n\n**Assessment**\nYou will be assessed using a range of methods. Some are practical, although the majority of assessment consists of reports and critical analysis of the yachting environment. The yachtmaster elements of the cadetship are practical assessments.\n\n**Progression**\nPossible Progression (subject to availability and successful completion of the FdSc)\n\n– BSc (Hons) Navigation & Maritime Science final year at University of Plymouth\n\nPossible Careers:\nEnter the superyacht industry after phase 1 of study at UKSA in Cowes as a Deckhand. Through industry experience and continued phases of certification and training at UKSA progress to:\n\n\n- Lead Deck- hand\n\n\n- Bosun\n\n\n- Officer\n\n\n- Captain After a life at sea/shoreside roles:\n\n\n- Superyacht brokerage\n\n\n- Yacht management\n\n\n- Yacht build project management\n\n\n- Superyacht recruitment\n\n\n- Superyacht insurance\n\n\nCornwall College University Centre offers a unique and fulfilling university experience with small class sizes, allowing for personal attention from tutors and a strong sense of community among students. The wrap-around support provided ensures that students receive the necessary guidance and resources to excel in their studies, while studying alongside likeminded individuals who share their passion for vocational technical skills. Located in one of the most beautiful and natural parts of the country, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings while developing practical skills that set them apart in the job market.  ",
    "atasFlag": false,
    "contacts": [
      {
        "id": "6fc7541d-f148-c346-b2d6-6daf9d7f845e",
        "fax": "",
        "email": "enquiries@cornwall.ac.uk",
        "phone": "0330 123 2523",
        "title": "Main Contact",
        "isDefault": false,
        "hasCourses": true,
        "isClearing": false,
        "clearingUrl": null,
        "enquiryLink": {
          "url": null,
          "caption": null
        },
        "availability": null,
        "coursesCount": 459,
        "isAdmissions": false,
        "socialMediaPresences": []
      },
      {
        "id": "532fc994-c6aa-47a6-94da-8a2a89c63d8c",
        "fax": null,
        "email": "TCCG.applications@cornwall.ac.uk",
        "phone": "01209 617580",
        "title": "Clearing Helpline",
        "isDefault": false,
        "hasCourses": false,
        "isClearing": true,
        "clearingUrl": null,
        "enquiryLink": {
          "url": null,
          "caption": null
        },
        "availability": null,
        "coursesCount": 0,
        "isAdmissions": false,
        "socialMediaPresences": []
      }
    ],
    "keywords": null,
    "provider": {
      "id": "6fc7541d-f148-c346-b2d6-6daf9d7f845e",
      "name": "Cornwall College",
      "ukprn": 10001696,
      "address": {
        "line1": "Tregonissey Road, St Austell",
        "line2": null,
        "line3": null,
        "line4": "Cornwall",
        "region": {
          "id": "30",
          "caption": "South West England",
          "mappedCaption": "South West England"
        },
        "country": {
          "id": "101",
          "caption": "England",
          "mappedCaption": "England"
        },
        "latitude": 50.3464921322,
        "postcode": "PL25 4DJ",
        "longitude": -4.7850023325
      },
      "aliases": [],
      "logoUrl": "https://d1l6hqpjksdq9d.cloudfront.net/Prod/6fc7541d-f148-c346-b2d6-6daf9d7f845e",
      "aliasName": "Cornwall College",
      "websiteUrl": "www.cornwall.ac.uk",
      "liveProvider": true,
      "providerCode": null,
      "providerSort": "Cornwall College",
      "providerUrls": [],
      "imageLocation": "silver silver silver-01.png",
      "institutionCode": "C78",
      "providerShortName": "Cornwall College",
      "cukasInstitutionCode": null,
      "requireAsciiDocuments": false,
      "providerAbbreviatedName": "CORN",
      "aliasNameWithoutApostrophe": "Cornwall College"
    },
    "subjects": [
      {
        "id": "904",
        "caption": "Yachting",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1997",
        "caption": "Navigation",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "510",
        "caption": "Marine engineering",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "726",
        "caption": "Ocean engineering",
        "mappedCaption": null
      }
    ],
    "auditions": [],
    "studyType": null,
    "department": {
      "id": "4022b4b9-9f90-5c82-24ca-520d8d28255e",
      "name": "Marine Studies"
    },
    "hecosCodes": [
      {
        "hecosCode": {
          "code": "100194",
          "caption": "marine technology",
          "refDataId": "10118"
        },
        "percentageOfCourse": 100
      }
    ],
    "jacs3Codes": [
      {
        "isMajor": false,
        "jacs3Code": {
          "id": "H510",
          "caption": "Shipbuilding",
          "mappedCaption": null
        }
      }
    ],
    "publishEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
    "shortTitle": null,
    "specialism": {
      "primary": [],
      "secondary": [],
      "specialismStudyTypes": []
    },
    "visibleEnd": "2027-08-01T08:00:00",
    "compositeId": "1380f141-036e-8b83-8bdb-ed632e1e45bb-2026",
    "courseTitle": "Operational Yacht Science",
    "facultyCode": null,
    "routingData": {
      "scheme": {
        "id": "ucas",
        "caption": "UCAS Undergraduate",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      "destination": {
        "id": "ug",
        "caption": "Undergraduate",
        "mappedCaption": null
      }
    },
    "availableEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
    "englishTitle": "",
    "publishStart": "2025-04-29T00:00:00Z",
    "visibleStart": "2025-04-29T08:00:00",
    "taughtInWelsh": false,
    "ucasApplyData": null,
    "academicYearId": "2026",
    "availableStart": "0001-01-01T00:00:00",
    "awardingBodies": [
      {
        "id": "809",
        "caption": "University of Plymouth",
        "mappedCaption": null
      }
    ],
    "applicationCode": "H3K1",
    "courseTitleSort": "Operational Yacht Science",
    "abbreviatedTitle": null,
    "balanceIndicator": {
      "id": "S",
      "caption": "Single",
      "mappedCaption": null
    },
    "copyFormRequired": false,
    "internalReference": null,
    "currentlyInClearing": false,
    "ucasTeacherTraining": false,
    "degreeApprenticeship": false,
    "qualifiedTeacherStatus": null,
    "sponsorshipInformation": null,
    "internationalInformation": "For applicants who require a visa to study in the UK, The Cornwall College Group does not have a visa sponsor licence and therefore unable to accept an application",
    "courseTitleWithoutApostrophe": "Operational Yacht Science",
    "additionalAuditionInformation": null,
    "higherTechnicalQualifications": false
  },
  "version": 88,
  "academicYearsInformation": {
    "2025": 1,
    "2026": 1
  }
}
← Back to Courses