Maritime Operations Management (Marine Engineering) - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up)*
Course Code: MH1HE79
Maritime & Nautical
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Course Overview
This BSc (Hons) top-up in Maritime Operations Management will enable you to develop the essential knowledge and skills to prepare you for future success in 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.
About the programme
The programme is aimed at those who have already completed the STCW-aligned Foundation Degree. The programme explores the maritime industry from a holistic perspective and is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills that will prepare graduates for current and future career opportunities, both at sea and ashore.
Enrolling with an HND/Advanced Diploma
Students who are enrolling onto the programme with a Higher National Diploma/Advanced Diploma will need to complete a pre-entry bridging module prior to the course commencement, which will be delivered remotely. This module is also strongly recommended for Foundation Degree students wishing to further develop their academic abilities prior to course commencement. You can find out more about the bridging module here.
Course content
The programme comprises 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 which will be based on a subject of your choice, linked to your pathway and career aspirations.
Mode of study
The first term is delivered on campus in Fleetwood, with the rest of the programme delivered remotely. We will endeavour to make your academic experience as enjoyable and engaging as possible. Our facilities at Fleetwood Nautical Campus and our Virtual Learning Environment will be available to you throughout this programme, ensuring that you have every opportunity to achieve your optimum outcome.
Funding
There are a range of potential funding options available to you:
- You can apply for Tuition fee loans via the Government student finance: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/new-fulltime-students
- Sponsorship from your employer
- Scholarship opportunities, such as the Marine Society Worcester Scholarship: https://www.marine-society.org/worcester-scholarship
For more information, contact our team by email at maritime@blackpool.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Entrants onto the programme will have successfully completed the STCW-aligned Foundation Degree or Advanced Diploma/Higher National Diploma at a UK Maritime Academy.
Admission with an Advanced Diploma/Higher National Diploma
Applicants enrolling onto the programme with an Advanced Diploma/Higher National Diploma will be required to undertake a three-week pre-entry bridging module prior to the course commencement, which will be delivered via blended learning. Entry to the BSc programme is conditional upon passing this module. If this applies, please go to https://fleetwoodnautical.blackpool.ac.uk/course/mh1he84
Qualification Obtained
BSc (Hons) Maritime Operations Management (Marine Engineering)
Assessment Methods
| Assessment | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 0% | 0% | 71% |
| Exam | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Practical | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Teaching and Learning Methods
| Learning Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled (Hours) | 0 | 0 | 550 |
| Independent (Hours) | 0 | 0 | 1842 |
| Placement (Hours) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total (Hours) | 0 | 0 | 2392 |
Industry Placement and Field Trips
This is an industry-focused programme which builds on the industrial experience undertaken during level 4 and 5 studies. All learning, teaching and assessment activities will relate directly to your role and you are encouraged to use examples from your workplace wherever possible. Research undertaken during this programme will relate to current, emerging or future operations across the maritime sector enabling you to develop by building on your current and past experiences.
Although current experience in the industry will provide you with greater opportunities during your dissertation module, this is not an integral aspect of the programme, as examples and case studies of workplaces and employment will be embedded throughout all modules. Therefore, whilst predominantly designed for those still working in the maritime sector, it is accessible for students who have previously completed the relevant level 5 programme but who no longer work at sea.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
You will have the opportunity to gain free student membership whilst on the programme. This will provide access to a range of industry-focused resources including e-books, journals, peer-reviewed research papers, special interest groups and webinars focused on emerging technologies across the maritime sector.
This programme also provides an opportunity for you to progress onto the IMarEST Graduate Pathway, offering Associate Membership at a reduced fee.
You will have access to a large range of resources via the Learning Resource Centre. However, you may wish to purchase additional study materials in order to further support your studies.
What you will learn
At Level 6
| Module Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 40 | MH6MD01 |
| Management of Maritime Projects | 20 | MH6MD02 |
| Digital Ship Management | 20 | MH6MD03 |
| Green Ship Management | 20 | MH6MD04 |
| Future Engineering Technologies | 20 | MH6MD06 |
| Dissertation | 40 | MH6MD08 |
| Management of Maritime Projects | 20 | MH6MD09 |
| Digital Ship Management | 20 | MH6MD10 |
| Green Ship Management | 20 | MH6MD11 |
| Future Engineering Technologies | 20 | MH6MD13 |
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
