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University Cadetship Entry
Careers / Joining options

University Cadetship Entry

Streamline your route to a world-class engineering career. Apply for UCE, our dedicated scheme for high achievers.

How it works

The highest calibre year 12/13 students, with the appropriate GCSEs or equivalent, who are predicted to achieve 144 UCAS points can enter the Royal Navy under the University Cadetship Entry scheme. They will conduct basic training at BRNC before completing their degree at university while getting paid an appropriate salary and having tuition fees paid throughout.

There are limited places available each year, but if you’re successful, you’ll gain a fully funded degree, get your hands on some seriously sophisticated kit, and have a guaranteed job waiting for you when you graduate.

Interested?

Gain a fully funded degree, get your hands on some seriously sophisticated kit, and have a guaranteed job waiting for you when you graduate

What you’ll get

  • Initial officer training at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) before you go to university 
  • Flexibility to study at any UK university 
  • Salary throughout your course 
  • All fees paid by us 
  • Opportunity to sample Royal Navy life during the holidays 
  • Meeting new people and gaining important skills
  • Adventurous training and sporting opportunities 
  • Guaranteed job as a Weapon, Marine or Air Engineer Officer 

What you'll need

  • Five GCSEs at grade 7 or higher, including English and Maths
  • 144 UCAS points in non-overlapping subjects, with at least 40 in maths and an engineering-based science
  • High pass score at the Admiralty Interview Board (AIB) 
  • Accepted onto a degree course in a UK university studying an Engineering degree or acceptable STEM subject

How to apply

Step 1

Choose a role

Choose one of the Engineer Officer roles below.
Step 2

Request application

Request an application on the role page.
Step 3

Complete Form

We’ll send you a link to a digital application form for you to complete.
Step 4

Select 'scholarship'

Use the check box to indicate that you’re applying for a scholarship.
Step 5

Submit Form

Submit your form. We’ll contact you when we’ve received it.

Engineer Officer roles

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