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MSc Shipping Operations

Solent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This postgraduate program is delivered online using Solent Universitys 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.

General Eligibility

  • 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.

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

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • International Maritime Context

  • Postgraduate and Self-managed Study

  • Business Research Skills

  • Risk and Safety Management

  • Legal Process

  • Professional Skills and Practice Portfolio

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Safety Culture

  • Accident Investigation and Organisational Learning

  • Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

  • 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 a minimum of 100 in each component

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