MSc International Maritime Studies - Shipping Ports and Environment (Part Time)
Entry level
A minimum of an upper second degree is required in a related discipline, such as maritime studies, environmental science or management, geography, business or law. An additional requirement is the minimum of Grade C in Double Science at GCSE, or equivalent. Applicants with equivalent qualifications or work experience are also welcomed.
Career opportunities
The courses aim to produce graduates who are both technically competent and capable of management at project level and above.
It is expected that those who have completed the course may look towards roles such as:
• project managers within relevant maritime organisations and business
• research and development professionals
• managers involved in the development of policies and
• managers involved in the implementation of policies.
Course overview
By successfully completing this dynamic course, you'll be of immediate value to the shipping industry, marine technologies and businesses concerned with the industry's sustainable management.
On the MSc in Shipping, Ports and Environment degree, 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 Centre.
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.
For more detailed course information, see the IMS programme overview|.
Professional 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.
Course content
The main areas of study are:
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International Maritime Law
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Management of Shipping Operations
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Safety and Enforcement
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Maritime Environmental Management
Assessment
The course is primarily assessed through ongoing assessment using a variety of methods including written submissions, presentations, workshops and simulations. One examination features in this course.
Special features
This course draws upon the resources of the Warsash Maritime Academy, which has a range of internationally renowned specialist shipping facilities.
Attendance
Part time study involves one day per week.
Special facilities
With the advantage of Southampton's superb geographic location, you'd have access to a wide range of study environments. The nearby Warsash Maritime Centre can be used for practical field and boat work.
A recent addition is the 'Solent Surveyor', a new 10 metre catamaran Evolution 995, equipped to carry out inshore navigational training, hydrographic and environmental research.
On campus there are more practical testing facilities including a purpose-designed and equipped CAD design office, hosting virtually all of the currently available software used in the industry, plus maritime systems laboratories. These accommodate state-of-the-art computer systems for the management of coastal resources and treatment of coastal data.
The University also benefits from a 60-metre industry standard towing tank used for laboratory sessions and final year project work, as well as a 4-metre stability tank. We have built new fabrication shops for advanced composite construction, which will provide you with access to hi-tech materials and processes commonly used in the marine industry.
Field Trips
Southampton is a major centre within the UK and European shipping sector and this course takes advantage of such a position with visits to the Port of Southampton and other local organisations.
The international environmental designations adjacent to Southampton also provide an excellent context to study the interaction between shipping and the environment.
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Fees
The course fees for 2011/12 for part-time students ordinarily residing in a member state of the European Union are:
Year 1, £1,825 and Year 2, £1,825