Maritime Policy and Shipping Management (MSc)

at Cardiff University

This course runs from September to September. Between September and June you will study 120 credits of taught modules from a range of both compulsory core modules and a range of options.
 

Following on from this taught stage, you will undertake a dissertation project, submitted in September, with support from an academic supervisor.
 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/23 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

In total, you will take modules totalling 120 credits. In most cases, modules are worth 15 credits and taught over one semester, but one optional module is worth 30 credits and is taught over two semesters.
 

In the first semester, you will study two compulsory modules that aim to give you a detailed understanding of maritime policy and shipping management. The remaining two modules are drawn from a range of options that complement the compulsory components.
 

You will also study four 15 credit modules in the second semester. Here, one compulsory module provides research methods training to particularly support the dissertation. The remaining modules are drawn from a pool of options. Many of these are tailored towards the shipping industry although opportunities are provided to study subjects that help you place sea transport within wider logistics systems. In doing so, you are able to customise your learning experience while meeting the overall learning outcomes of the programme.
 

The taught phase concludes in June and, subject to successful completion, you then progress to the dissertation phase. Through the writing of the dissertation, you will acquire and develop research skills relevant to your choice of subject. The dissertation is submitted in early September.

Candidates will normally have the equivalent of a 2:1 degree (GPA 3.0/4.0) from a recognised institution in a relevant discipline such as Transport, Engineering, Business/Management, Geography, Law, Social Sciences, Maths or Humanities.
 

Non-graduates with sea captaincy qualifications and extensive marine related work experience will also be considered. .
 

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to obtain a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each category (or an equivalent English language qualification).

Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £9450
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £23,950
Deposit-£1,000
 

At Cardiff Business School, you’ll receive a career-changing education from world-leading academics that have different points of view. They’ll challenge your thinking as you consider the world of business from a range of alternative perspectives.
 

On our MSc in Maritime Policy and Shipping Management, you’ll benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Career Enhancer Team. They’re ready and waiting to identify events and opportunities to help you achieve your future aspirations.
 

We’ve developed relationships that range from the largest multinationals to the smallest micro-businesses, and include a wide variety of social enterprises and cooperatives. We use these networks to deliver value for our students through:
 

• real-world case studies and insights

• collaboration with our Public Value Entrepreneurs in Residence

• guest lectures from Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport members

• field trips and workshops.
   

This wide ranging and varied learning experience will help enhance your career and demonstrate how you can make a difference along the way.
 

The programme provides a wide range of professional skills and can lead to a wide variety of job opportunities. Many of our graduates find employment nationally and internationally, in ship operating/management companies, protection and indemnity clubs, industry associations and policy organisations. Recent graduates have found employment with Shipping Lines, Port Authorities, Vessel Traffic Management Organisations, the International Maritime Organisation, and in Risk Management Companies
 

Placements
 

Within the dissertation phase you are offered the opportunity (subject to academic performance) to undertake a project in conjunction with an industrial partner. This provides you with the chance to gain knowledge of industrial practice, while contributing primary data for the dissertation study. A limited number of projects are available each year, and a competitive process is undertaken to identify students suitable for the project.