Maritime Studies (Learning at Work), MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Part-time	find out	January, September, January	GBP 0 per year	GBP 0 per year

About Maritime Studies (Learning at Work), MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Do you want to boost your career prospects by studying for an maritime studies Master's degree alongside your current job?

On this MSc Maritime Studies Learning at Work Master's course, you'll gain skills, knowledge and confidence that'll help you become a greater asset to your ship – whether you're aiming to move from navigating officer to a managerial role, looking to pursue a role in international maritime policy or maritime security and defence, or thinking about transitioning from the Royal Navy to the private sector.

Because the course is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. If you don't have an undergraduate degree, you could still do this postgraduate course if you have several years experience in a responsible position or you have high-level skills through experience that isn't reflected in your qualifications.

Our courses are designed for busy people. You can tailor the course to match your aspirations and your employer's objectives, and negotiate the pace of your studies around your existing commitments. Your work-based projects have flexibility in their submission deadlines, and with no residential requirements you can study wherever is most convenient for you.

You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company. When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.

Successful completion of this course can also count in part or in full towards professional registration with the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST).

On this MSc Maritime Studies Master's course, you'll:

Choose modules and study topics that match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives
Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make sound professional judgements when faced with the organisational, financial and management aspects of a business
Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that form part of your daily workload, which ensures that the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business
Get an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course and have the opportunity to study on campus, if it suits you
Develop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn
Have full access to our student support services and community, including study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students' Union
Tap in to our Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection
Choose a Workplace Mentor to support your learning – someone at work who can offer advice, guidance, and moral support
Have support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your programme
Use online tutorials and lectures to help you with study skills, including your analytical and writing skills

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

A degree or equivalent. Other qualifications such as HNDs and Foundation degrees, supported by several years of relevant post-qualification experience in responsible posts, may also be acceptable. Applicants are usually working at a professional level. If you do not hold a level 6 qualification you may be required to present evidence of your ability to study at level 6.

Applicants may be asked to attend an online interview.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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