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MSc Maritime Education and Training

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc Online part-time

Course Description

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.

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. The subjects studied and subsequent credits gained at each level build onto deeper learning and higher qualifications.

Entry Requirements

A PGC in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent university qualification

  • Or a certificate of competency for service as master mariner or chief officer or chief engineer, or equivalent maritime qualifications.
  • Or completion of the IMEC Educate the Educator Course with completed IMEC Bridging Module.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.

Student Destinations

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

  • Maritime training manager
  • Nautical college lecturer/senior lecturer
  • Maritime workforce training adviser
  • Cadet training manager
  • Maritime studies instructor
  • Maritime cadet recruitment and training officer

Module Details

Year one modules

Core modules

  • Maritime Education: Principles and Practice
  • The Global Legal Framework of Maritime Education

Year two modules

Core modules

  • Dissertation

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