BSc (Hons) Maritime Business at Solent University

Programme overview

If you’re looking for an exciting international career and playing a key part in global trade, Solent can offer you the vital skills needed for this fast-moving business environment. The maritime business sector is global, fast moving, multidisciplinary and strongly influenced by geopolitical change. This course was developed to meet the needs of a dynamic maritime industry with a complex business environment.

Faculty: Maritime (Warsash Maritime School) | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Shipping Business, Global Trades, Data Science, Shipping Economics, Vessel Operations, Maritime Organisations, Ship Management and Operations, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Digital Business and E-commerce, Chartering Practice, Accounting for Decision Makers, Dissertation. Optional modules include Cargo Insurance, Maritime Innovation and Technology, Maritime Sustainability, Maritime Law.

Career pathways

We are very proud of our graduates who are in high demand and have gone on to operational and managerial roles with companies including Clarksons, SSY Global, BRS, Oldendorff, Hansa, Western Bulk, Odjfjell, Cargill, Peak, MSC, Maersk, ONE, X-Press, Inchcape to name a few.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications. Entry to year two may be offered to those with an HND or foundation degree in an appropriate subject. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,081 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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