FACULTY OF NAUTICAL & STEM - INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 13
International
Partnerships
1+1 Programme
City of Glasgow College are proud to offer the 1+1 programme in
Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering in
conjunction with our esteemed international partners:
Amet University - Chennai
VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies - Chennai
BP Marine College - Mumbai
MTI College - Karachi
The 1+1 programme is approved by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
and is a pathway course to Officer level certification in the Merchant Navy, offering
students a range of lucrative career opportunities at sea or ashore.
Running over 2 years, the first year of the 1+1 programme is delivered at one of our
partner institutes. The second year is run at City of Glasgow College in our new,
state of the art Riverside Campus. On completion of the course, students will gain
the Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering.
The 1+1 programme offers students an accessible route into the Merchant Navy.
The programme builds on the years of experience City of Glasgow College has in
working with international partners to deliver high-quality, relevant training to all
levels of the marine industry across the world.
Progression
Following their Advanced Diploma, students can continue with their
education by moving on to University or working at sea to build up the
sea time training that will be required for senior officer level courses
delivered at City of Glasgow College, which include Officer of the Watch
(OoW), Class 2 Engineer, Class 1 Chief Engineer, Chief Mate and Masters
Certificates of Competency. Officer qualifications are issued by the UK
Maritime and Coastguard Agency.