Course summary
Over 90 per cent of the world’s goods are transported by sea, making shipping and shipping logistics a vital part of world trade. Solent University’s international shipping and logistics master’s degree will help you develop the key skills and knowledge required to tap into this exciting, global industry. Shipping managers in the current marketplace need to understand all aspects of international supply chain management. As the shipping industry evolves towards an integrated, multimodal, door-to-door logistics approach, such knowledge becomes increasingly important. Solent’s intellectually challenging international shipping and logistics master’s degree is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge sought after by employers within this dynamic industry. The module studied during the course aim to enable students to develop a detailed understanding of the operations and strategies of shipping as a single transport mode within the context of international multimodal logistics. To complement their studies, past students have had the opportunity to visit key maritime organisations, such as the ports of Southampton, Antwerp and Rotterdam, the International Maritime Organization and the Baltic Exchange. Some of these visits were funded outside of the course fees. This Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport-accredited master’s degree is suited to maritime professionals who wish to progress their shipping and logistics career, or for those with a business background who are looking to move into the global shipping or logistics industries
Modules
- Maritime Management
- International Maritime Law
- Maritime Operations and Transport
- Economics of International Trade and Shipping
- Research Methods and Proposal
- Operational Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Project
How to apply
International applicants
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are: - IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking - TOEFL IBT 92 with minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking - Duolingo with 115 overall and a minimum of 100 in each component. Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University. The University also offers a Pre-Sessional English Language Course for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course. Please note that international and EU students will be unable to obtain a visa for part-time study and therefore should consider the full-time route instead.
Entry requirements
Honours degree at 2:2 or higher in maritime studies or shipping. An ordinary degree or HND in a technical or business discipline, combined with appropriate professional experience. Equivalent qualifications may also be considered – contact the admissions office for further information. Part-time study is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking |
TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | TOEFL (IBT) a minimum of 92 overall with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 19 in reading, listening and speaking. TOEFL is only valid for EU students |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £4500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £4500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £4500 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £4500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Southampton Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Provider information
Solent University (Southampton)
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN