MSc Maritime Education and Training at Solent University

Programme overview

Develop your pedagogic practice as a maritime educator and increase your understanding of international maritime conventions and their application in the classroom. This course aims to provide those working in the field of maritime education with the tools to deliver maritime education and training to a global workforce.

Faculty: Maritime (Warsash Maritime School) | Duration: 2 years part-time (distance learning) | Study mode: online | Intake: Part-time September start (2027 entry) | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Maritime Education: Principles and Practice, The Global Legal Framework of Maritime Education, Dissertation.

Career pathways

This course can lead to careers as an educator or trainer in maritime colleges and shipping companies around the world. Roles include: Maritime training manager, Nautical college lecturer/senior lecturer, Maritime workforce training adviser, Cadet training manager, Maritime studies instructor, Maritime cadet recruitment and training officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A PGC in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent university qualification Or a certificate of competency for service as master mariner or chief officer or chief engineer, or equivalent maritime qualifications. Or completion of the IMEC Educate the Educator Course with completed IMEC Bridging Module. Applicants must also have substantial directly relevant professional experience. English language: IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with no component score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,356 a year (2027/28). UK and Channel Island part-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 6,150 a year (2027/28). International part-time fee Source

Intake: Part-time September start (2027 entry)

Duration: 2 years part-time (distance learning)

Apply through the official page: https://www.solent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/maritime-education-and-training-msc

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