Degree: BSc (Hons) / MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations

Awarded by: University of Plymouth

Start: Three terms a year: January, May and September

Duration: BSc (Hons) 18 months, MSc 30 months

Fees: All fees information can be found here.  Women In Maritime Scholarships available (contact us for more details).

Entry criteria: Full entry criteria is available via here.

It is a full Plymouth University approved degree qualification in Sustainable Maritime Operations. It is available to study at undergraduate Bachelors (BSc) or post-graduate Masters (MSc) levels. It is delivered by fully tutor supported technology-enhanced distance learning. This course can fit flexibly around your work and life commitments.

Delivered via distance learning, gain a BSc (Hons) or MSc to enhance your career within the marine or maritime industry.

Studying the BSc (Hons) you will learn about the theories, principle and models relevant to the modern maritime industry in the 21^st Century, equipping you with a broad understanding of the challenges and current affairs. You will develop skills in gathering, analysing, evaluating and interpreting data in Sustainable Maritime Operations.

As a student of this programme you will explore in-depth concepts associated with the maritime environment, sustainable design, shipping industry business practice and development. You will also be expose to the wider role of the maritime industry and how it interacts with other industry sectors.

Built with senior managers in mind, the MSc will provide you with a deep knowledge of the physical and biological issues posed to the marine environment by maritime activites. You will design, develop, test and critically evaluate sustainable operations in a number of contexts; energy delivery, coastal zone management, financial and operational management.

It will give you new management skills in analysis, evaluation, presentation and writing at a higher level. When you combine this with an understanding gained in the operation, governance and technology of the maritime world, then you will be fully equipped to progress to a more advanced career level.

This course is particularly suitable for middle to senior management grades with marine companies and organisations in the areas of ship management, port operations, marine renewables, offshore oil & gas, engineering and defence.

The MSc course consists of 5 modules, each of which takes 13 weeks to study and a final research project. It is usually studied part-time, which means typically about 12-15 hours of study per week. So, overall the MSc degree takes about 2½ years to complete.

The BSc undergraduate course only has 3 modules so will take a total of about 18 months and a final honours project. It is possible to take a break between modules for family or professional reasons.

Delivered by distance learning and using MLA College’s award-winning Total Learning Package (TLP), you will obtain a relevant degree whilst balancing your careers and other life commitments.

The multimedia-rich TLP works either online or offline, so taking a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree whilst deployed at sea is no longer a problem.

Lectured by industry experts from all around the world and tutored by MLA College academicians based in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean city, this programme will provide a wide array of both maritime subject-specific and transferable business and managerial skills.

You can pay by bank transfer or online through this website.  The MLA College admissions team can advise on any payment plans which may be available.

Women in Maritime Scholarship

MLA College is offering a Women in Maritime Scholarship to all female applicants for our September 2021 term.  This scholarship is available for any woman who is a new applicant for any of our degree programmes, the only requirement is that you have received confirmation of your place to study with MLA College.  Contact us for more information.

Singapore MPA funding

Singapore citizens can apply for up to 90% funding through the Singapore MPA for our 2022 terms. You will need to be in receipt of an unconditional offer for the programme before you apply, which needs to be done no later than 30 days prior to the term starting. More information can be found here.