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MSc - Master of Science
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
Join a programme that combines over 40 years of international industry experience with a strong focus on commercial aspects of shipping, logistics and ports. Build industry connections through the visiting speakers' programme and stand out to employers with a qualification accredited by the Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport and recognised by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and The Nautical Institute. Stand out to employers with a postgraduate qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and recognised by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and The Nautical Institute.Gain the specialist skills you need to enter senior management positions in the maritime industry and related fields.Designed to appeal to those already in the workplace, our programme allows you to take the opportunity to enhance your professional competence by building on your existing experiences through a structured programme of study. Our programme offers a learner-centred approach that is responsive to your needs. If you wish, you can choose to complete your studies in three consecutive years.Broaden your horizons by joining a programme with a truly international focus. In any given year our students might hail from over 20 different countries, enhancing one another’s academic experiences and providing excellent opportunities for international networking.Harness the latest technologies to enhance your learning experience – our expertise in simulation-based technology will allow you to enter the work place up to speed with the most contemporary techniques.Build the industry knowledge to transition smoothly into the workplace thanks to regular visits to companies, trade exhibitions, seminars, workshops and industry conferences.Develop a wide-reaching network of industry contacts thanks to our programme of visiting expert industry speakers providing specialist knowledge and insights as well as opportunities to seek internship, consultancy, or research experience.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
In this capstone project, you will synthesise and apply learning from the taught element of the programme to a project of your choosing. There is scope for you to undertake a broad range of project types, including consultancy, business analysis, business development or academic study.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
This module develops the skills you require to carry out international supply chain research including communication, writing and oral presentation, and promotes critical awareness of economic and other business contexts.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
This module provides key information to international procurement logistical planning and forecasting.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
This module explores the operational and contextual aspects of maritime security.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
This module provides students with an underpinning of the policy environment and infrastructure necessary for successful for port and shipping management.
The University of Plymouth's campus is centrally located within Britain's Ocean City, perched on the south western coast...