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Engineering Sponsorship Officer

Engineering Sponsorship Officer

Study an approved engineering-based course at university of your choice prior to joining the Royal Navy as an Engineer Officer.

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As part of your application process, we’ll help you find the most suitable role based on your skills and experience.

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At a glance

Year 11 and 12 students with the appropriate grades can apply for generous annual bursary payments for studying Maths and Physics A-Level. It offers a bursary of £1,500 per year paid to parents or guardian. It also offers entry on to a sponsored university scheme.  

Year 13 students can apply for University Cadetship Entry. This is a highly-selective scheme that offers 5 places per year. Members of UCE complete Initial Officer Training immediately after their A-Levels. After this, they attend university to study an approved engineering degree, with full tuition fees paid and on a full-time salary.  

Those applying to or already studying an approved engineering degree subject can apply for a sponsored degree on the Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship Scheme (DSUS). There are 35 places per year. On DSUS the RN pays tuition fees and awards a £5,000 per year bursary. After graduation, DSUS bursars attend Initial Officer Training.  

Keep in mind, you’ll need to complete at least 3 years’ service once trained if you study a sponsored degree. 

Funding

Toward your studies

Guaranteed place

on Royal Navy Initial Officer Training

6 weeks

Of paid holiday every year

Travel

All around the world

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Profession details

  • Funding towards your studies 
  • University tuition fees paid for up to £9,535 per year 
  • Experience of service life before starting your career 
  • Guaranteed place on Royal Navy Initial Officer Training at BRNC 
  • Fulfilling and challenging career as an Air, Weapon or Marine Engineer Officer 
  • Chance to enjoy all aspects of university life while laying the foundations for a successful engineering career that makes use of your qualifications and skills 
  • 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including grade 6 or higher in both English Language and Maths for DSUS
  • 5 GCSEs at grade 7 or higher, including English Language and Maths for A-Level Scholarship and UCE  
  • A minimum of 96 UCAS for DSUS; 144 UCAS for UCE

Joining process

From picking your profession to starting on your first day, these are the steps you'll take to join as an officer.

  • Register your interest
  • Complete your application
  • Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
  • Interview
  • Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)
  • Candidate Preparation Course (CPC)

Register your interest

Find the right profession and entry level for you, make sure you meet the basic eligibility criteria, and register your interest online.

Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive an email with more details about your chosen profession, along with an invitation to speak with our friendly recruitment team about any questions or concerns you might have.

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