BSc (Hons) Maritime Business at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

Degree covering the commercial, economic and operational aspects of the maritime industry, including shipbroking, the transport of goods, salvage rights, piracy and the legal issues that arise in shipping.

Department: Plymouth Business School | Duration: 3 years (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers the maritime business environment, the business of shipping and logistics. Year 2 covers maritime management, economics and international trade, with an elective on global challenges and sustainability. The final year covers ship management and finance at a strategic level, shipping policy and governance, with two elective modules.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked with companies such as Shell, Clarksons, MOL and Columbia Ship Management in roles spanning shipping operations, LNG trading, marine insurance, claims, energy, logistics and finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points typical offer. A levels: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels; general studies considered. BTEC National Diploma (18 unit): DMM-DDM in any subject. Access to HE Diploma: pass a named diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 28-32 points including 4 at Higher Level in any subject. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Duration: 3 years

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