Courses

Navigation encompasses a diverse field of skills and knowledge. There are many different degrees and higher education courses available with some level of navigation involved. These courses cover everything from civil engineering and surveying to careers in the services and space exploration.

Check our list of courses for the one that´s right for you. The list is not yet definitive so if you cannot find what you are looking for or you are in need of a little help please contact us, and we will do out best to point you in the right direction.

Please contact our Membership Secretary:
Email: membership@rin.org.uk
Tel: +44(0)20 7591 3135


Safety & Social Responsibilities

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

Date posted: 5th November 2007

MCA approved course meeting the requirements of STCW 95 for training in safety prior to going to sea.

Bridge Simulation and Electronic Navigation Courses

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

Date posted: 5th November 2007

BTMT Courses – covering elements, passage planning, team management, equipment utilisation, vessel manoeuvring limitations and effective response to emergency situations.

ECDIS Courses

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

Date posted: 5th November 2007

ECDIS Courses – this course gives generic operational training including terminology, legal and operational standards and individual practical usage.

GMDSS Courses – General Operators Course

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

Date posted: 5th November 2007

Satellite Positioning Technology (MSc)

IESSG, University of Nottingham

Date posted: 3rd December 2007

The course is designed to meet the shortage of skills in this field as the technology permeates an ever-increasing range of applications in science, industry and public services.

Engineering Surveying and Geodesy (MSc)

IESSG, University of Nottingham

Date posted: 3rd December 2007

The well-respected Engineering Surveying and Geodesy course has been redesigned to include an enhanced satellite positioning content, and renamed as Geodetic Surveying. The course is aimed at young graduates, professionals from industry, private consultants, government/military personnel and academics.

Environmental Management and Earth Observation

IESSG, University of Nottingham

Date posted: 3rd December 2007

The MSc and Diploma courses aim to provide the environmental manager or scientist with an understanding of how environmental features can be located and measured using Earth observing sensing systems.

Navigation Technology (MSc)

IESSG, University of Nottingham

Date posted: 3rd December 2007

This course is increasingly popular with industry, government and the military.

Natural Navigator One Day Course - RGS

The Natural Navigator School

Date posted: 13th August 2008

Ever wanted to learn the basics of 'natural' navigation? Get away from the necessitites of the electronic age and learn how to get around, from transatlantic navigator Tristan Gooley.

Natural Navigator One Day Course - West Dean College 4 Oct

The Natural Navigator School

Date posted: 13th August 2008

Ever wanted to learn the basics of 'natural' navigation? Get away from the necessitites of the electronic age and learn how to get around, from transatlantic navigator Tristan Gooley.