Be more than your degree

University Officer Training Corps

The University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) is a unique place where students from all walks of life thrive, having exciting and rewarding experiences and make friends for life. Being part of the UOTC you will have amazing adventures, develop transferable skills, sporting opportunities and a great social life. You can do all of this alongside your studies, with the added bonus of being paid! As a member of the UOTC you have no commitment to a career in the Army after university.

What We Do

University students who join the University Officer Training Corps will have the opportunity to undertake Reserve Officer training modules designed to fit around their degrees. This will teach you everything from how to wear a uniform correctly to the ability to lead others in stressful situations. The UOTC provides a standard of experience and training that is well respected within the Army, and highly sought after by numerous civilian employers.

The UOTC also develops leadership through Sport and Adventurous Training. Each unit has teams for most major sports and in Adventurous Training, you can experience everything from kayaking to rock climbing.

Why Join?

At university you need an opportunity. Internationally recognised leadership training on your CV will set you above the crowd in the eyes of employers and propel your career after graduation.

Alongside all this you will be undertaking amazing expeditions around the globe with your mates whilst being paid. All UOTC activities are designed to fit around your studies, which will always take priority. Like any other university society, every unit holds regular social events. These can anything from formal society balls to fancy dress nights!

Army Bursary

After experiencing the camaraderie and wealth of opportunity that being part of the UOTC brings, you might decide a career in the Army is for you.

There are a number of Army Officer bursaries available to support you through university, helping you to reach your full potential.

Standard Bursary - Up to £7000
Enhanced Bursary - Up to £24,000
DSUS (Army STEM) Sponsorship - Up to £43,605
Army Medical Service Bursary - Up to £75,000

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The UOTC Training Programme is designed to help you develop as an individual.

Year one

Introduction to leadership programme
Action Centred Leadership
Self-understanding and strategies for personal development
Individual resilience and strategies for personal development
Organisational culture
Communication skills
Implement personal management strategies

Year Three

Introduction to third phase, including responsibilities of being a Junior Under Officer
Conduct an individual leadership review
Implement personal management strategies
Creating a winning team and team management
Introduction to ethical leadership

What Will We Give You

Friends for Life – A society built around its members, you will make friends for life, share unique experiences, travel and have fun.

Rewarding Experiences – This is a place to thrive. The UOTC is a unique opportunity at university that offers adventurous experiences, sports, Basic Army Officer Training and social events. It is a place to have fun and get paid for your participation. You can do as much or as little as you like!

Transferable Skills – Develop and improve your employability skills as an effective leader, a creative thinker and a confident problem solver. Work in a team and have fun. Whilst we offer a route to a career as an Army Officer there is no obligation or commitment to a career in the Army after you graduate.

Year Two

Introduction to Year 2 and overview of the Army Leadership Doctrine
The Army Leadership Code
Overview of leadership theories and styles, including case studies
Mission command, including its application through the estimate and orders process
Practical leadership in the field, including command appointments
Practical leadership development day

Military Training Includes:

Navigation - mapping, relate map to ground, compass, and handheld GSPS
Fieldcraft - Live in the field, camouflage and concealment, engage the enemy
Marksmanship - Basic weapon skills and safety, cleaning weapons, positioning, firing drills, actions in case of stoppages, aiming off and alteration of sights
Battlefield Casualty Drills
Footdrill
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape skills
Visits to inspire
Debates

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Address:
Aberdeen Universities’ Officer Training Corps UOTC
Gordon Barracks
Ellon Road
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB23 8DB

Find out more about Aberdeen UOTC

Telephone: 07971 893136

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Address:
Tyrone House
83 Malone Road
Belfast BT9 6SJ

Find out more about Queen's UOTC

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Address:
Montgomery House,
Stoney Lane,
Sparkbrook,
Birmingham,
B12 8AT

Find out more about Birmingham UOTC

Telephone:
0117 973 3533

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Address:
The Artillery Grounds,
Whiteladies Road,
Bristol,
BS8 2LG

Find out more about Bristol UOTC

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Address:
CAMBRIDGE - Army Reserve Centre
Coldham's Lane
Cambridge
CB1 3HS

Find out more about Cambridge UOTC

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Address:

325 Aylsham Road
Norwich NR3 2AB

Find out more about East Midlands UOTC

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Address:

City of Edinburgh UOTC
301 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH13 0LA

Find out more about CEUOTC

Exeter University Officers Training Corps

Telephone: 01392 492452

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Address:
Wyvern Barracks,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX2 6AR

Find out more about Exeter UOTC

Glasgow and Strathclyde University Officers' Training Corps

Telephone: 0141 339 6611

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Address:
95 University Place
Glasgow
G12 8SU

Find out more about GSUOTC

Leeds University Officers Training Corps

Telephone:
0300 153 0692

Email:
[email protected]

Address:
Carlton Barracks
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS7 1HE

Find out more about Leeds UOTC

Liverpool and Lancaster University Officers Training Corps

Telephone: 0151 729 2030

Email: [email protected]

Liverpool UOTC Address:
North West Officer Training Regiment
Crawford Hall
Mather Avenue
Merseyside
Liverpool
L18 6HF

Lancaster Detachment Address:
Lancaster Detachment
Liverpool University Training Corps
Northwest Officers Training Regiment
Alexandra Barracks
Caton Road
Lancaster
LA1 3NY

Liverpool and Lancaster UOTC