MSc Maritime Education and Training

Program Overview

This two-year distance learning program provides maritime educators with the tools to deliver education and training to a global workforce. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of maritime education frameworks, theories, and practices, developing skills in communication, problem-solving, and technical expertise. The program prepares graduates for careers as educators or trainers in maritime colleges and shipping companies worldwide.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course aims to provide those working in the field of maritime education with the tools to deliver maritime education and training to a global workforce. During this two-year course, you'll gain a systematic and in-depth understanding of the global maritime education framework and develop a comprehensive understanding of educational theories, practices, and application within the challenging and changing environment of maritime education. You'll also develop the knowledge, skills, and specialist expertise to enhance professional practice and support educators across the maritime industry. You will also develop your communication skills, enhance problem solving and technical skills, and fine tune your written and verbal skills through the use of presentations; creating videos, portfolios, or posters; designing a teaching plan; and writing essays and reports.

Outline:

This is a distance learning course - materials and structured content will be available on the Solent Online Learning (SOL) platform, with directed learning available 24/7 for you to review, consider, and prepare for collaborative learning sessions which are held via Teams. The taught provision will compose of a series of online modules. Each module will comprise several topics delivered as bite size chunks of learning.

Teaching:

You will learn from a team with a broad range of academic and industry experience.

Careers:

This course can lead to careers as an educator or trainer in maritime colleges and shipping companies around the world.

Other:

• The Maritime Education and Training master’s programme is suited to maritime educators who wish to enhance their professional practice in the field of maritime education.
Applicants should ideally have worked in the maritime field, either at sea or ashore.
• Solent’s virtual learning environment gives students 24-hour access to course materials, discussions, learning support and assignments.
• You will need a personal computer or laptop and access to a broadband internet connection.

• UK and Channel Island part-time fees: £3,000 per year
• International part-time fees: £5,100 per year