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International Shipping and Logistics - Part Time at Solent University (Southampton) - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

Over 90 per cent of the world’s goods are transported by sea, making shipping and shipping logistics a vital part of world trade. Solent University’s international shipping and logistics master’s degree will help you develop the key skills and knowledge required to tap into this exciting, global industry. Shipping managers in the current marketplace need to understand all aspects of international supply chain management. As the shipping industry evolves towards an integrated, multimodal, door-to-door logistics approach, such knowledge becomes increasingly important. Solent’s intellectually challenging international shipping and logistics master’s degree is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge sought after by employers within this dynamic industry. The module studied during the course aim to enable students to develop a detailed understanding of the operations and strategies of shipping as a single transport mode within the context of international multimodal logistics. To complement their studies, past students have had the opportunity to visit key maritime organisations, such as the ports of Southampton, Antwerp and Rotterdam, the International Maritime Organization and the Baltic Exchange. Some of these visits were funded outside of the course fees. This course is for: This Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport-accredited master’s degree is suited to maritime professionals who wish to progress their shipping and logistics career, or for those with a business background who are looking to move into the global shipping or logistics industries.

Modules

Core modules

  • Maritime Management
This module blends the complementary subjects of strategic management and economics in the context of maritime and logistics organisations and the wider market environment.
  • International Maritime Law
This module provides the opportunity for the student to critically evaluate the development, aims and applications of international maritime law.
  • Maritime Operations and Transport
This module is aimed at delivering a highly intensive programme of study that will review specific requirements for these different vessels and the factors that influence the trade routes and drive the markets.
  • Economics of International Trade and Shipping
This module holds the key to international maritime management studies; as economics is the pivot on which global trade and shipping revolves.
  • Research Methods and Proposal
The module provides the opportunity to develop and carry out research applied to an area relevant to the programme of study and in an area of personal interest to the student and which is also relevant to a student’s future career.
  • Supply Chain Management
This module focuses on the global supply chain and logistics networks and the shipping industry’s role within it.
  • Operational Risk Management
This module aims at providing students with a practical understanding of the objectives and principles of risk assessment, and guide them through the process of risk management.
  • Project
Maritime professionals need to be skilled in identifying and analysing problems to lead changes in policy or practices. You’ll develop these skills by identifying, planning and implementing research in your chosen area, and analysing and communicating the findings.

How to apply

International applicants

Please note that we are unable to sponsor international students who require a Student Route Visa on part-time courses due to UKVI regulations.

Entry requirements

• Honours degree at 2:2 or higher in maritime studies or shipping. • Equivalent qualifications may also be considered – contact the admissions office for further information. Language Requirements Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are: • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component • TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 100 in each component or equivalent. Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking
TOEFL (iBT)92TOEFL (IBT) a minimum of 92 overall with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 19 in reading, listening and speaking. TOEFL is only valid for EU students

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £4850 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4850 Year 1
Scotland £4850 Year 1
Wales £4850 Year 1
Channel Islands £4850 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact [email protected].

Sponsorship information

Southampton Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.

International Shipping and Logistics - Part Time at Solent University (Southampton) - UCAS