The BSc (Hons) top-up in Maritime Operations Management, awarded by Lancaster University will enable you to develop the essential knowledge and skills to prepare you for future success across the maritime industry. Developed in line with the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) Maritime 2050 Report, this programme is industry relevant, future-focused and through continuous engagement with industry partnerships, the programme will remain industry specific and of high quality.
Quick facts about the programme
There are:
- pathways in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering and Electro-Technical
- entry points with HND/Advanced Diploma and Foundation Degree
- flexible, blended learning approach - the first term is on campus, the rest is studied remotely
- intakes in May, September and January each year
Entry requirements
Entrants onto the programme will have successfully completed the STCW-aligned HND/Advanced Diploma or Foundation Degree at a UK Maritime Academy.
Enrolling with an HND/Advanced Diploma
This pathway includes a pre-entry bridging module which you will be required to complete prior to the main course commencement. This will support the development of academic study skills and will be delivered via a blended approach.
Enrolling with a Foundation Degree
If you have a relevant FD, you are good to go onto the main programme with no need to complete the bridging module.
Visa requirements
If you are from overseas and need a visa, you can complete the first term (on campus) on a visitor visa. This visa allows you to study for up to six months without the need for a full student visa. This is easier and cheaper than applying for a student visa.
You can find out more about visitor visas here.
More detail
The programme explores the maritime industry from a holistic perspective, creating effective maritime industry managers for the future, and is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills that will prepare graduates for number of current and future career opportunities, both at sea and ashore. It enables maritime professionals to develop a career in the shore-based maritime sector or have a professional degree to support their career at sea.
Your programme will comprise four modules weighted at twenty credits each, focusing on Digital Ship Management, Green Ship Management, the Management of Maritime Projects, and a twenty credit module focusing on future technologies aligned to your pathway. Finally, there will be a forty credit dissertation module which will be based on a subject of your choice, linked to your pathway and career aspirations.
For more information, contact our team by email at maritime@blackpool.ac.uk or call 01253 504800.
Scholarship opportunities
The Worcester Scholarship is aimed at officers who wish to take academic qualifications such as a bachelors or masters degree in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering or Electro-Technical. In certain circumstances, it can be used for advanced professional qualifications where there is no support available anywhere else or for those who are overqualified for a Nautilus Slater Scholarship.
You can receive up to £1000. The amount awarded depends on what you are studying and the cost. You may also be eligible for an Interest-free loan – please refer to the interest-free loans page.
You can find out more at https://www.marine-society.org/worcester-scholarship
Find out more and apply online - links below
With HND/Advanced Diploma
With Foundation Degree
Maritime Operations Management (Nautical Science) - BSC Hons Degree - Topup
Maritime Operations Management (Marine Engineering) - BSc Hons Degree - Topup
Maritime Operations Management (Electro-Technical) - BSc Hons Degree - Topup
