Streamline your route to a world-class engineering career. Apply for UCE, our dedicated scheme for high achievers. The UCE is relevant for those looking to start university within a STEM subject, but will be paid prior to starting university as an engineer within the Royal Navy.
How it works
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When can you start?
The highest calibre year 13 (England and Wales), year 14 (NI) and S6 (Scotland) students, with the appropriate academic background can enter the Royal Navy under the University Cadetship Entry scheme. They will conduct Initial Officer Training at Britannia Royal Naval College before completing their approved Bachelor's degree at university while getting paid an appropriate salary and having tuition fees paid throughout.
What you'll need
Five GCSEs or Nat 5s at minimum grade 7/A. This must include Maths and English Language
144 UCAS points, with at least 80 in maths and an engineering-based science
Ready to study of an approved Bachelor's degree course at a UK university. Some approved subjects include Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and Robotic Engineering
A strong pass in the Admiralty Interview Board
What you’ll get
Initial Officer Training at Britannia Royal Naval College before you go to University
Salary throughout your course
Tuition fees paid up to £9,535 per year
Opportunity to engage with RN career around your study
Adventurous Training and sporting opportunities
Guaranteed job as an Air, Marine or Weapon Engineer Officer
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