MSc in Marine Transport with Management
The programme is 12 months full time. Between September and May of the following year students take a total of ten compulsory and optional courses across a range of subjects that provide the knowledge and skills essential for a career in the marine transport and related industries. In addition students must also complete a dissertation on a marine transport related topic agreed with their supervisor. This is submitted in August and accounts for over 40% of the marks awarded for the programme. Site visits and lectures by both practitioners in industry and visiting academics also play a key role in the programme.
Developing your analytical and research skills
• Research methods
• Design and analysis of marine transport systems
• Shipping market analysis and risk management
• Dissertation
Developing your technical marine knowledge
• Marine liability, insurance and law
• The International Safety Management Code
Understanding the Industry
• Marine transport business
• Marine transport and economics
• Maritime logistics
Enhancing your interpersonal and management skills
• Management and communications
Optional courses (choose one)
• Human resource management
• Supply chain management
• Marine production technology
• Surveying ships and offshore installations
Entry Requirements
Normally an upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in engineering, economics or another relevant subject. Relevant seafaring qualifications are also accepted (Class 1 Certificate of Competency – Deck or Engine). Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
The INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet our English language requirements.
Fees, awards and prizes
Information on course fees and possible funding sources can be found on the University’s website at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding
Students on the programme are also eligible to compete for prizes funded by the North of England P&I (NEPIA) Club:
1. A scholarship valued at £2,500 - for details follow this link and note in particular the closing date for application (5 july 2010): http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/nepia
2. Prize (£250) for the best student on the Marine Liability Insurance Module and prize (£500) for the best student overall on the MSc in Marine Transport with Management (note that if the best student overall award winner also wins the prize for best student on the Marine Liability Insurance) module then the award for that latter module will instead be awarded to the student who comes in second place overall on that module).
How to apply
You can apply online by following the links from http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/
If you have any queries or wish to discuss the programme further contact us at :
E-mail: marine@ncl.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)191 222 6718