The MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations programme consists of a stand-alone 60 credit research project module, which provides the opportunity to complete a full 180 credits at Level 7 for:
Predominantly employed individuals working in the maritime industry, who have studied up to PGDip level to date.
Students wishing to apply using general credit from other PGDip or full MSc programmes at other institutions.
During the programme, students will have the opportunity to undertake advanced research methods training, project planning, data management and statistics; and carry out independent research as part of the MSc Project.
Application Information
A copy of your CV
A suitable English language certificate, for example an IELTS. A full list of certificates accepted can be found here. (For International students only)
Copies of academic certificates and/or transcripts
A copy of your passport (photo page only)
A 200-300 word personal statement explaining your motivation for wanting to join this programme. You may find our Guidance document helpful.
Entry Requirements
You must possess one of the below:
Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent, in a related subject area
Relevant work or life experience in a relevant subject area
And
English language certificate. For example an IELTS score of 6.5. For a full list of English language certificates accepted click here. We will accept UK issued Certificate of Competency as proof of English language.
Coursework Submissions
Peer Review Forum Task
Weeks 4-6 (S)
Annotated Bibliography
Week 7 (F)
Ethical Approval
Week 10 (F)
Project Proposal
Week 10 (S)
Dissertation
Week 49 (S)
Presentation
Weeks 50-52 (S)
(S) Summative (F) Formative
Suggested Pre-Reading List
Bell, J. and Water, S. (2018). Doing Your Research Project: a Guide for First-Time Researchers (7th Ed.) McGraw Hill. Maidenhead.
Creswell, J.W. and Creswell, J.D. (2018). Research Design. Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. (5th Ed.) Sage. London.
Denscombe, M. (2021). The Good Research Guide. (7th Ed.). Open University Press. London.
MLA College and the University of Plymouth use Harvard style referencing and it is advisable to pre-study on the importance of referencing on all academic coursework and how to do it, which is available here.
Whilst we deliver our programmes from a distance, that doesn’t mean we expect you to achieve everything without a friendly voice to guide you. Our expert team of academics are on hand to support you throughout your studies, whenever you need them the most.
Your MLA College Student Experience team, Abigail White and Charlie Vosper, are the first point of contact for enrolled students who are in need of pastoral support, including requests under the Extenuating Circumstances policy for matters related to their academic studies. Abigail and Charlie are also responsible for monitoring student engagement and academic progression and will contact students directly to offer assistance should they feel that intervention is needed.