| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 12 months | find out | find out | find out |
| MSc | Part-time | 24 months | find out | find out | find out |
Marine transport moves billions of tonnes of cargo around the world each year. It is one of the most international and critical sectors in the global economy. As a graduate of our course you can work internationally in this diverse industry.
As well as shipping companies and ports, potential employers include:
Our teaching is by lectures, seminars and personal supervision. It is delivered by leading staff based at the University, visiting professors and industrial experts. You will also benefit from industry site visits.
You choose from a variety of marine transport related topics for your dissertation using the research strengths of the School of Marine Science and Technology.
If you don't have a marine background, we recommended that you read one of these books in advance of arriving in Newcastle:
Delivery
Seven taught modules worth 100 credits are delivered through semesters one and/or two. A dissertation or research project, worth 80 credits, is undertaken across the three semesters.
Facilities
You have access to dedicated facilities including:
You benefit from a trip on the School's research vessel RV, The Princess Royal in order to experience marine operations in practice. There is also a strong programme of visiting lecturers from industry and site visits.
See our course fees and funding webpage - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/marine-transport-management-msc/#fees&funding
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
You will also be considered on an individual basis if you have non-standard qualifications and/or relevant practical experience.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
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