Marine Operations Management MSc at Middlesex University

Programme overview

A flexible distance learning course designed in partnership with Lloyd's Maritime Academy, this specialist master's will deepen your understanding of marine operations. The MSc Marine Operations is exclusively available to graduates of the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and North Kent College qualifying Diploma courses who wish to continue studying at postgraduate level. The programme allows you to build on your maritime qualification while developing your existing shipping knowledge and practical expertise.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Business School - Department of Strategy, Leadership and Operations | Duration: 20 months part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: November 2026 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MSc course is designed to enhance your technical knowledge and practical competence, while also providing you with essential management content to progress your career to the next level. Compulsory modules include Management Skills for Marine Operations, Ship Design and Systems, Optimising Business Performance, Applied Project, Entrepreneurial Marketing.

Career pathways

This specialist course will open up a range of careers within the field of marine operations management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you want to apply for the MSc in Marine Operations, you must have already studied one of the following with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and North Kent College: Diploma in Marine Surveying. Diploma in Ship Superintendency. Diploma in Small Craft Surveying. Diploma in Marine Accident Investigation. Diploma in Marine Engineering. Diploma in Surveying of Offshore Floating Units. You must also have a 2:2 honours degree and a minimum of three years managerial or professional experience at the appropriate level in an occupation closely related to Marine Operations. Entry onto this course does not require an interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £10,950 (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 10,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £10,950 (not included). Source

Intake: November 2026

Duration: 20 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply-for-taught-courses/

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