Tuition Fee
GBP 7,650
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Maritime Operations | Marine Transportation | Maritime Studies
Area of study
Transport Services
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 7,650
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This online Master's program in Maritime Management provides maritime professionals with the skills and knowledge to transition into shore-based management roles. Through interactive online learning and industry mentorship, students develop expertise in safety culture, accident investigation, and project management. The program prepares graduates for careers in various maritime sectors, including marine superintendency, fleet management, and maritime administration.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Year One
- Core Modules
- International Maritime Context
- Postgraduate and Self-managed Study
- Business Research Skills
- Risk and Safety Management
- Legal Process
- Professional Skills and Practice Portfolio
- Year Two
- Core Modules
- Safety Culture
- Accident Investigation and Organisational Learning
- Project
Teaching:
- Online delivery using Solent University's virtual learning environment
- Interactive and engaging learning through forums, wikis, reflective journals, and video presentations
- Dedicated academic tutor, study partner, and project supervisor
- Industry mentor to guide work-based projects and create a professional practice portfolio
Careers:
- Marine superintendent
- Designated person ashore
- Fleet manager
- Port operations manager
- Crewing manager
- Ship manager
- Maritime administration manager
- Competence assurance manager
- Maritime lecturer
- Shore-based ship operations manager
- Marine surveyor
Other:
- Part-time and distance learning options available
- Ideal for maritime professionals seeking shore-based management roles
- Free maritime career consultation for life
- Postgraduate Master's student loan eligibility
UK and Channel Island part-time fees: £4,500 per year International part-time fees: £7,650 per year
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
UK
- An honours degree (2:2 or higher) in maritime studies, shipping, business or law, or another appropriate subject and relevant professional qualifications/experience.
- A certificate of competence as a Master or Chief Engineer; Class 1 Master Mariner; Class 1 Engineer; STCW management-level qualifications, or equivalent; plus management-level experience in the sea transport industry (as a Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, First Engineer, or equivalent).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with no component score below 5.5
- TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 100 in each component or equivalent.
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