Open days
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Careers at sea
Our careers at sea open days give you an insight into what a career in the maritime industry has to offer. You'll be able to find out more about the training programmes necessary to qualify as a ship's navigation, engineer or electro-technical officer in the Merchant Navy and the superyacht industry.
Our next open day is Saturday 27 June 2026
Book nowWhen
Saturday 27 June 2026
9:00am - 3:00pm
Where
On campus
Registration
Head to The Spark building at our East Park Terrace campus to sign in. From there, you'll be able to take tours of our fantastic facilities and attend a variety of talks.
What to expect
Our careers at sea open days give you an insight into what a career in the maritime industry has to offer, and the training programmes to qualify as a ship's navigation (deck), engineer or electro-technical officer in the Merchant Navy and on superyachts.
Many of the major British shipping companies and recruitment and training companies who recruit cadets will be available to give information about the career opportunities they offer. Our teaching staff are also on hand to talk about the academic side of training, and current cadets will be able to tell you what training to be a ship's officer is like.
You'll also be able to take a tour of our main East Park Terrace campus and see where you could be living with a tour of our student accommodation.
Got questions?
Contact us by using the email or telephone number below
Future open days
We host both on-campus and virtual open days throughout the year. To find out what dates are currently available to book, follow the book now link and select your cadetship of interest.
Campus tours
Can’t make our open days but still want to see the campus? Book a campus tour! You will be guided around the university campus by one of our student ambassadors and shown the main facilities. Please note, at this time we are unable to include the residences as part of the tour.
£50Travel voucher
If you attend a physical open day and live outside the local authority of Southampton City Council, or have travelled from outside the UK, you can apply to receive an Amazon voucher towards the cost of travel to the event.
Find out howExhibitors
Many of the major British shipping companies and training management companies who recruit cadets will be available to give you information about the career opportunities they offer and answer any questions you may have. Here is a list of exhibitors who have previously attended our open days:
You'll also be able to attend general presentations about studying with us, as well as speak to our teams about accommodation options, student support, and more.
Interested in a career at sea?
Find out moreFrequently asked questions
