16Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
International shipping is a crucial industry, essential for transporting goods like coffee and computers. Professional shipping managers make complex decisions that keep the global economy moving. This industry handles the majority of the world's trade, serving as the backbone of global commerce. Our specialized top-up degree builds on your previous academic achievements or work experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive in this dynamic, global, and expanding field. Our career-focused degree prepares you to navigate industry complexities by conducting in-depth analyses of the supply chain and logistics sector and examining the latest regulations and governance in ports, shipping, and supply chain management. You’ll delve into a variety of topics affecting this global industry, enhancing your understanding of international shipping and supply chain management through diverse modules. In this program, you'll explore environmental issues, current regulations, and governance while honing essential business and management skills to kickstart your logistics career. Bridge the gap from your prior qualifications or experience and gain the expert knowledge necessary to enter this vibrant industry. Master the essential skills for a thriving career in international shipping. Our programme goes beyond theory, equipping you with hands-on experience in critical thinking, effective communication, and innovative problem-solving, tailored specifically for the dynamic global shipping industry. Take advantage of our International Shipping and Logistics Group’s connections with key commercial and international maritime organizations, such as the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and The Nautical Institute. Completion of this top-up programme may lead to masters degrees in a variety of business and finance areas including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management, and MSc International Procurement and Supply Chain Management. If you prefer to move straight into your career, this top-up course is a great way to embark on a graduate role in logistics and supply chain management. Open to UK and international students with a business, international logistics and supply chain management level 5 qualification such as a foundation degree or equivalent. Apply today.
Modules
You’ll delve into a variety of topics affecting this global industry, enhancing your understanding of international shipping and supply chain management through diverse modules. In this program, you'll explore environmental issues, current regulations, and governance while honing essential business and management skills to kickstart your logistics career. Bridge the gap from your prior qualifications or experience and gain the expert knowledge necessary to enter this vibrant industry.
Assessment method
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Logistics and Transport, Chartered Institute of
- Chartered Shipbrokers, Institute of
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- J9N8
- Institution code:
- P60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied through UCAS, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
For entry into the one-year programme you must have completed a foundation degree or equivalent with a business or management emphasis, equivalent to 120 credits of study at both Levels 4 and 5. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent. We welcome applicants with international qualifications.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees
* Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
Provider information
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA