Shipping and Port Management
Solent UniversitySouthampton City Centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
If you want to work in the exciting hub of ship operations, this specialised degree gives you a global perspective of managing business for international trade.
Key highlights
- Specialised focus on ship operations and port management
- Global perspective on managing business for international trade
- Includes a foundation year and an industry year
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, a T-Level Pass (D or E), or equivalent .
- BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: MP — BTEC Diploma
- T-level: Pass — 48 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, a T-Level Pass (D or E), or equivalent .
Careers this course leads to
- Shipping operations manager
- Port operations manager
- Ship broker
- Chartering manager
- Freight forwarder
- Logistics manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,760 per year for foundation level (subject to UK Government changes). Fees will increase from year 1 onwards. | International: £16,178 for foundation level. Fees will increase from year 1 onwards.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Solent University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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