The Marine Society College of the Sea
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The Marine Society College of the Sea is a distance learning
further education
college for those who make their living at sea. The college is owned and operated by The Marine Society
, and is located at 202 Lambeth Road, in the London Borough of Lambeth
.
, the Sea Cadet Corps
, and the British Merchant Navy, as well as others who are commercially employed at sea. Courses offered by the college include GCSEs, A Levels, short adult education
courses, and specialised diplomas relating to shipping, marine management and seafaring.
In addition, the college offers some higher education
courses in conjunction with City University London, Middlesex University
and the Open University
.
Distance education
Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom...
further education
Further education
Further education is a term mainly used in connection with education in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is post-compulsory education , that is distinct from the education offered in universities...
college for those who make their living at sea. The college is owned and operated by The Marine Society
The Marine Society
The Marine Society was the world's first seafarers’ charity. In 1756, at the beginning of the Seven Years' War against France, Austria, Russia, Sweden and Saxony Britain urgently needed to recruit men for the navy...
, and is located at 202 Lambeth Road, in the London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England and forms part of Inner London. The local authority is Lambeth London Borough Council.-Origins:...
.
Description
The college is used by members of the Royal NavyRoyal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
, the Sea Cadet Corps
Sea Cadet Corps (United Kingdom)
The Sea Cadet Corps is a UK national youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Navy and open to young people between the ages of 10-18 years old. The SCC is the UK's largest Naval Cadet Force with over 30,000 cadets and adult volunteers...
, and the British Merchant Navy, as well as others who are commercially employed at sea. Courses offered by the college include GCSEs, A Levels, short adult education
Adult education
Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. Adult education takes place in the workplace, through 'extension' school or 'school of continuing education' . Other learning places include folk high schools, community colleges, and lifelong learning centers...
courses, and specialised diplomas relating to shipping, marine management and seafaring.
In addition, the college offers some higher education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
courses in conjunction with City University London, Middlesex University
Middlesex University
Middlesex University is a university in north London, England. It is located in the historic county boundaries of Middlesex from which it takes its name. It is one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of Million+ working group...
and the Open University
Open University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...
.