Title

Marine Science and Engineering Management

Overview

Your first module of study will introduce you to studying at post-graduate level by distance learning and start your course with study of some important strategic subjects such as sustainability, shipping markets, marine operations and maritime governance.

Includes lectures in

• Advanced marine vehicles
• Offshore renewables
• Global trade & transport modes
• Meteorology & oceanography
• Ship characteristics & vessel efficiency
• Charting
• IMO conventions such as:
  • Ballast water
  • Polar code
  • SOLAS
  • ISM
  • Marpol

Key skills learned

• Evaluation & analysis
• Criticism
• Scientific method
• Data presentation
• Report writing
• Academic overview of the maritime world

Language

English

Duration

13 weeks part-time study

Credits

20 transferable credits at academic level 7

Assessment

Coursework only.