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International Maritime Studies - Shipping Ports and Environment – (M.Sc.)
Southampton Solent University
Faculty of Technology
| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,092 - ≈ € 10,611 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Southampton / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Southampton Solent University
By successfully completing this dynamic MSc International Maritime Studies - Shipping, Ports and Environment course, you'll be of immediate value to the shipping industry, marine technologies and businesses concerned with the industry's sustainable management.
On this course, you'll not only benefit from professional accreditation by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, you'll be taught by experienced staff in a perfect location.
Close to the thriving Port of Southampton and its successful business community, Southampton Solent University is a key location in the UK and European shipping industry. You'll take advantage of industry-standard facilities in the City Centre and, only a few miles away at the entrance of the River Hamble, Warsash Maritime Academy.
Shipping and port operations are an important industrial sector for all coastal nations. This course address industry demands for environmentally aware maritime professionals.
You'll focus on the environmental management of marine industries, and explore issues concerned with the sustainable management of the world's oceans, seaways, ports and harbours.
Through exercises in role play and comprehensive case studies, you'll gain the practical skills as well as the theoretical knowledge sought by employers. This will further boost your position within the global shipping industry.
Contents
The main areas of study are:
* International Maritime Law
* Management of Shipping Operations
* Maritime Environmental Management
* Safety and Enforcement
Assessment
Each taught unit is assessed by a combination of presentations, written coursework and/or an examination. The exact combination of assessments, and their timing, depends on the subject nature of each unit.
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Requirements
For all IMS courses, the normal academic entry requirement is a minimum of a lower second (2.2) Honours degree (or equivalent) in any one of the following: Maritime-related Studies; Environmental Science; Engineering; Management; Transport; Economics; Geography; Business; Law. Please note that this list is not exclusive.
Alternatively, a Higher National Diploma (Merit or Distinction award) or ordinary degree in a maritime-related subject combined with an appropriate track record of achievement in a professional context such as at a senior managerial level may be sufficient.
In the case of professional mariners, the entry requirements are as follows:
Deck Officer: Master's (Unlimited) Certificate + at least two years' experience as Chief Officer
Ship Engineer: Chief Engineer (Class 1) Certificate + at least two years' as Chief Engineer.
For professional applicants, proof of prior learning and relevant work experience is necessary.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not received their higher education in English, will be required to produce evidence of their English language proficiency.
As a general guide you should have achieved a minimum IELTS score of 6.50, a TOEFL score of 600, or suitable equivalent. However, you should be aware that this is a minimum requirement. Some courses require a higher level of proficiency.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
Accreditation
This course is validated by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and is supported by an Industry Liaison Panel drawn from businesses in Southampton and London.
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