MSc Technology (Maritime Operations) at Kingston University

Programme overview

Have you successfully completed a PWO officer training course with a developed nation navy and want to qualify for more senior positions in your navy? You could enrol on the Technology (Maritime Operations) MSc with Kingston University.

Duration: 2 years part time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: February 2026, August 2026 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Of the 180 credits at the required level required for a masters degree, the majority of these credits will come from successful completion of the PWO course (and the training leading up to this course). 120 credits is the maximum that can be gained as recognised prior learning (RPL) from completing the above naval course, and this is achieved by almost all developed nation PWO officer applicants.

Career pathways

This course can help to prepare you for more senior positions in your navy and for civilian posts when retiring from the RN or RAN. This course is supported by both the RN and RAN.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The programme is currently only open to applications from people who have successfully completed at least one of the following:; UK Royal Navy PWO officer training course; Royal Australian Navy PWO officer training course Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,400 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) part-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 6,900 a year (2027/28). International part-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: February 2026, August 2026

Duration: 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=POTMO1TMO20GD01&code2=0001

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