MSc Shipping Operations (Distance Learning)

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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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.

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

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