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Technology (Maritime Operations) at Kingston University - UCAS

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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • This course is supported by the Royal Navy (RN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
  • Kingston University is a recognised provider for the UK military Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme and eligible candidates are welcome to partially fund their course in this way.
  • The RAN provides financial support to some of their officers undertaking this award.
About this course This course is undertaken in the workplace, with assignments based around your past and current work. There are no fixed dates for completing assignments, only a total time to complete the course. You will be supported by a supervisor who has extensive experience of working with the Royal Navy. Tutoring and advice may be provided face-to-face, via video conference, over the telephone or email exchange. The majority of credits for your master’s degree will come from your prior completion of the principle warfare officer (PWO) course. You will gain the remaining credits through this MSc course by completing work-based assignments, an academic paper and a final reflective summary. You will have full access to online library and literature database resources. Every effort is made to accommodate your working patterns, where possible. Course structure in lieu of example modules There are three stages to this programme: -Stage one: assessment of prior learning -Stage two: an academic paper on a topic related to maritime operations -Stage three: a reflective summary, presentation and oral examination (viva voce) Career opportunities This course helps to prepare you for senior positions in the Navy and/or future civilian roles.

Assessment method

Coursework assignments, group and individual projects, presentations, exams. There are three stages to this programme: Stage one: assessment of prior learning Stage two: an academic paper on a topic related to maritime operations Stage three: a reflective summary, presentation and oral examination (viva voce) For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments.

Entry requirements

The programme is currently only open to candidates who have successfully completed at least one of the following: UK Royal Navy PWO officer training course or Royal Australian Navy PWO officer training course.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £6180 Year 1
England £4100 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4100 Year 1
Scotland £4100 Year 1
Wales £4100 Year 1
International £6180 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Technology (Maritime Operations) at Kingston University - UCAS