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FdSc Operational Yacht Science
| UCAS course code | 3U6F |
| Institution code | C78 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Course type | Full-time, Part-time route available |
| Study location | Falmouth Marine School / UK Sailing Academy, Cowes, Isle of Wight |
The Cornwall College Group offers a wide range of undergraduate courses across seven campuses throughout Cornwall and Devon, including Bicton College, Cornwall College, Duchy College and Falmouth Marine School. We offer specialist courses designed with employers and delivered by industry professionals. During your studies you will get the opportunity to work on live projects and start your career before you even graduate.
Course details
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Course overview
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Core modules
CORF2013
Small Ships BusinessAn introduction to the day to day operation of the essentials of maritime law that allow vessels to operate through different ports and sea areas worldwide whilst taking into account environmental concerns. This module gives the foundation information that students need in order to be compliant with both national and international legal requirements.
CORF2014
Ocean Passage Planning and Global Weather SystemsThis module equips the student with all of theoretical skills necessary to allow them to plan, navigate and manage sailing a yacht across the world’s Oceans. There is the opportunity to gain the RYA Ocean Yacht Master Theory in addition to this module.
CORF2015
Yacht Purpose and DesignThis module introduces the principles of design theory and methods given the purpose of the vessel. It focuses on the different requirements needed by yachts to enable them to meet a variety of purposes, showing how differences in design can greatly effect performance characteristics. It also explores the basics of assessing seaworthiness for a given situation
CORF2016
Research ProjectThis module will enable the student to acquire research skills, in order to plan and implement a pilot study into a research topic of the individual’s personal interest. The research topic must be relevant to the studies carried out in the FdSc Operational Yacht Science
CORF2017
Leadership and ManagementThis module enables the student to gain an appreciation a range of management and leadership theories that apply directly to the current working practices in yachts. Students will study both traditional methods and more current methods of this topic to allow their thinking to explore what sort of future manager and leader they wish to become
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.
* UK Government announcement on tuition fees
On Monday 4 November 2024 the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to Parliamentary procedure. The University will give further details to both prospective and current students as soon as more information becomes available.
How to apply
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.
Our partnership with Cornwall College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.
Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.
Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.
We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?
One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there.
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with Cornwall College
Looking to study a specialist subject at university level? Want to do it in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Our wide range of courses gives you the chance to pick up the skills and experience you’ll need for your chosen profession.
