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MSc Shipping Operations (Distance Learning)

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    MSc 2 years part-time online (distance learning)

Course Description

Take your maritime career to the next level on this distance learning programme designed specifically for seagoing maritime professionals looking to move into shore-based management positions.

Is it time to take your maritime career to the next level? This two-year distance learning programme is ideally suited to maritime professionals who are hoping to move into shore-based management positions. You’ll learn specialist skills in ship safety management and shipping operations, solving complex problems during challenging workplace assignments.

This postgraduate programme is delivered online using Solent University’s virtual learning environment, a web based platform that is accessible from anywhere in the world.

Students learn as part of an online community of tutors, fellow students and student support services - just as they would if they went to the University itself. Each student has their own dedicated academic tutor and study partner, and studying online is made interesting, interactive, and engaging by forums, wikis, reflective journals and video presentations. Shipping industry experts are involved in the mentoring of work-based projects, further enhancing the value of student learning.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following:

  • 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).
  • An HND or foundation degree via officer cadet route in an appropriate discipline, plus relevant professional qualifications and management experience.

Additionally, to apply to undertake the MSc in Shipping Operations, you must be employed in or have recently been employed in, the maritime or shipping industry and have professional experience to management level.

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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

Recent graduates have pursued careers in a number of different roles across the sector.

  • 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

Module Details

Year one modules

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 modules

Core modules

  • Safety Culture
  • Accident Investigation and Organisational Learning
  • Project

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