VIDEO: Rise in third-level graduates joining the navy

The Naval Service yesterday pointed to an increasing number of third-level graduates entering the force as ordinary recruits.

The sea change in the recruiting process was demonstrated yesterday at a passing-out ceremony.

A number of the 37-strong recruits at the Haulbowline naval base boasted degrees in English, history, journalism, and other third-level qualifications, including science and technology, quantity surveying, engineering, and business studies.