Full time: 12 months
Part-time: Up to 48 months
Part time duration can be up to four years, taking two or three modules a year with the last year being largely devoted to the dissertation.
Full-time: £13,260
Part-time: £6,630 per year
Full-time: £19,380
Part-time: £9,690 per year
Full-time: £19,380
Part-time: £9,690 per year
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The course is designed for people who wish to make a career in the marine and offshore industries and who have either developed some experience in industry, maritime or otherwise, or have a sound academic basis or skills upon which to build.
During the course, in addition to gaining an understanding of the underlying principles upon which the industry is based, students will also gain confidence in the interpersonal and international cultural skills which are essential to senior roles in the maritime industries.
The Maritime Operations and Management course is designed for existing professionals serving in the industry as well as those looking for a career within the maritime, offshore and sea transport industries. For those already within the industry applicants are likely to have a responsible sea-going or middle-management position. Alternatively, new entrants to the industry are likely to have attained a first degree in a related technical or management subject.
This modular course is focused towards giving students the necessary knowledge and skills to help them achieve high levels in their careers in the maritime and offshore industries. Indeed, many former students on this course have now reached board level appointments in their various companies.
The Honourable Company of Master Mariners (HCMM) Scholarship
The Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST)
For those already working in the industry, we require a first degree, recognised professional qualification or the equivalent Certificate of Competence as Master or Chief Engineer: Class 1 Master Mariner or Class 1 Engineer and experience in one of these roles.
For those coming straight from an undergraduate course, we require a lower second class honours degree (or higher) in a relevant subject from a recognised institution.
If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to follow a Graduate Diploma pathway to the programme through one of our partners.
Don't meet the entry requirements? INTO City, University of London offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare you for study at City, University of London. You'll learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre.
These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry. To prepare for this degree course, learn more about the Graduate Diploma in Informatics - Science and Engineering.
City works in partnership with Kaplan International College (KIC) London to provide preparatory courses for international students. Pre Masters courses at KIC London offer comprehensive support to students wishing to complete their postgraduate study at City. Progression to this degree is guaranteed if you complete the KIC London Pre-Masters course at the required level.
If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are required:
For information about the various English Language tests City accepts please see the English language requirements. Please note though that the scores listed there are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
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Thank you for having decided to apply to study a postgraduate course at the School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering.
Applications for 2021/22 year of entry have now opened. Please note that the deadline for applications for the 2021/22 academic year is 31st August 2021, however we may close earlier if all places are filled.
In order for your application to be considered, please ensure that you upload the following documentation with your application:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 0248
Email: smcsepg@city.ac.uk
Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of 2%. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).
If a student leaves City after commencing but before completing their course, City reserves the right to charge the student the tuition/course fee for the full academic year (or full course for capacity limited post-graduate courses - up to a maximum of 2 years fees) in question. The student may be charged the full fee for that year or course as applicable unless the student is able to present justification that exceptional and unforeseeable reasons for their withdrawal exist.
City has introduced an instalment payment scheme which is available to certain categories of students, including taught postgraduate students. For students following the normal academic year, the annual fee may be paid in two equal instalments: the first on registering, the second on 31st January. If you wish to pay your fees by instalment you must pay the first instalment at or before registration, by cheque or credit/debit card. You must also supply your bank details or credit card details for payment of your second instalment which will be deducted automatically from your bank or credit card account on 31st January.
The School offers a range of generous scholarships, bursaries and prizes to applicants for this course:
Students may undertake short placements of normally one to two weeks, if they wish. These are normally undertaken at the IMO or with shipping and insurance companies.
This activity does give the student some further understanding of the industry, if they have no previous industry experience.
We offer a variety of accommodation options and support services for postgraduate students.
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We offer a free language course for City, University of London students.
Course timetables are normally available from July and can be accessed from our timetabling pages. These pages also provide timetables for the current academic year, though this information should be viewed as indicative and details may vary from year to year.
Please note that all academic timetables are subject to change.
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The course is taught by 12 lecturers who come from academia and industry. These are supported by around six guest lecturers from various parts of the marine industry.
During the year students make visits to IMO and port facilities as well as other organisations.
Each subject has coursework associated with it and this normally comprises two essays which probe the student's abilities for critical analysis. Examinations are held twice per year with three subjects examined in January and the remainder in May. To pass, the student must gain 50% in each of the coursework and examination elements.
The project is a major piece of work which results in a dissertation on a chosen subject. This is examined by the dissertation content and viva-voce examination.
Full-time students attend all Core and 2 Elective taught modules during Term 1 (Oct-Dec) and Term 2 (Jan-Apr), and then complete their Project over 3 months (Jul-Sep), within the 12-month period of the degree. This is providing students pass all the taught modules at first sit.
Students will usually need to attend three or five days for each Module. Teaching takes place during day (09:00 to 18:00).
Part-time students take half the modules during Term 1 (Oct-Dec) and Term 2 (Jan-Apr) in the first year, the remaining modules during Term 1 (Oct-Dec) and Term 2 (Jan-Apr) in the second year, and then complete their Project over 6 months (Jul-Dec), within the 27-month period of the degree. This is providing students pass all the taught modules at first sit.
Students join full-time students for their chosen modules in each academic year.
The Maritime Operations and Management course comprises eight taught modules: six compulsory and two elective to suit the student's needs and future career aspirations. All students will also have to complete the Professional Studies core module. Outside of the block taught module students are expected to read around the subjects developed in the lectures, undertake coursework and prepare for examinations in the compulsory subjects.
If we have insufficient number of students interested in an elective module, this may not be offered. In rare cases, one or two elective modules may not run due to low interest or unanticipated changes in timetabling, including scheduling clashes, room and staff availability. If an elective module will not run, we will advise you at the beginning of every academic term or as soon as possible, and help you choose an alternative module.”
Completion of modules and examinations will lead to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma. Alternatively, if in addition, a project followed by a dissertation is undertaken by a student, this will lead to the award of a Master's degree.
You are normally required to complete all the taught modules successfully before progressing to the dissertation.
Full-time students can expect to study for around 37 hours per week.
The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.
The course is designed to lead graduates into a variety of career paths, depending upon their interests, within the marine industry. When they reach the higher echelons of organisations, then the all-embracing nature of the studies in this course help them to take wide management perspectives of problems facing their companies or organisations.
It is anticipated that students upon graduating will find employment within the maritime industries, with some even offered jobs prior to graduation. These employment opportunities are either in the middle or higher management areas. For those with little prior experience in the industry, passing out from the course will place them on paths leading towards employment at higher levels within the industry.
Thank you for having decided to apply to study a postgraduate course at the School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering.
Applications for 2021/22 year of entry have now opened. Please note that the deadline for applications for the 2021/22 academic year is 31st August 2021, however we may close earlier if all places are filled.
In order for your application to be considered, please ensure that you upload the following documentation with your application:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 0248
Email: smcsepg@city.ac.uk
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