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Navy mechanic says farewell to the sea, but not to study

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Andy Murray studied for an Open University degree while serving in the Royal Navy as a mechanic.

After 22 years at sea, his degree helped him step straight from the Navy to a new career as a gas turbine engineer working across the world. 

He's currently contemplating returning to study a Masters in Engineering.

Andy's story is featured on the Mirror website.

 

Photo courtesy of the Mirror

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Tweet Andy Murray studied for an Open University degree while serving in the Royal Navy as a mechanic. After 22 years at sea, his degree helped him step straight from the Navy to a new career as a gas turbine engineer working across the world.  He's currently contemplating returning to study a Masters in Engineering. Andy's story is featured on the Mirror ...

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