Course Overview

Shipping managers in the current marketplace need to understand all aspects of international supply chain management. As the shipping industry evolves towards an integrated, multimodal, door-to-door logistics approach, such knowledge becomes increasingly important. Solents intellectually challenging international shipping and logistics masters degree is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge sought after by employers within this dynamic industry. The module studied during the course aim to enable students to develop a detailed understanding of the operations and strategies of shipping as a single transport mode within the context of international multimodal logistics. To complement their studies, past students have had the opportunity to visit key maritime organizations, such as the ports of Southampton, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, the International Maritime Organization, and the Baltic Exchange. Some of these visits were funded outside of the course fees.

General Eligibility

Honours degree at 2:2 or higher in maritime studies or shipping

• An ordinary degree or HND in a technical or business discipline, combined with appropriate professional experience.

• Equivalent qualifications may also be considered – contact the admissions office for further information.

• Part-time study is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

  • 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 a minimum of 100 in each component