Maritime

BA/BSc Professional Practice

In partnership with the Marine Society

Our professional practice bachelors degrees provide a unique opportunity to top up your existing maritime qualifications as you work.

With your existing qualifications fully accredited, it is possible to complete the course in eight months.

Find out more about the course.

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MA/MSc Professional Practice

In partnership with the Marine Society

Our professional practice masters degrees provide a unique opportunity to top up your existing qualifications whilst you work. 

With your existing qualifications fully accredited, it is possible to complete the course in eight months.

Find out more about this course.

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Doctorate of Professional Studies

Advanced maritime industry research

The Doctorate in Professional Studies (DProf) is a distance research qualification for highly experienced practitioner.  It is designed for those with advanced expertise who want to extend the contribution they are making to their field. 

Find out more about the DProf.

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MBA Shipping and Logistics

In partnership with Lloyd's Maritime Academy

The Shipping and Logistics MBA is a distance learning course designed to equip current and future maritime leaders with the skills and knowledge to maximise their impact whilst continuing to work in their current roles.

The innovative nature of this distance leaning MBA means that it has been shortlisted in the annual Times Higher Education (THE) awards in the Outstanding Employer Engagement category.

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Developing senior leadership capabilities

Our Doctor of Business Administration is designed for those working at the highest level within their field and is very appropriate for graduates of our Shipping and Logistics MBA. 

This specialist programme provides  participants with insights into leadership and management,  through the critical exploration of their own evolving professional practice.

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The Marine Society

Dedicated to the well-being of seafarers

The Marine Society is dedicated to supporting the professional development of seafarers and shore-based maritime professionals. They provide expert and confidential advice and guidance, assistance with tuition fees for UK domiciled mariners and on-going moral support.

They have partnered with Middlesex University for the past 12 years in to provide our unique work-based, distance learning courses.

John McLouglin

Health and Safety Consultant

BSc Work Based Learning Studies (Offshore Health and Safety Training and Management)

After leaving school in the mid seventies, John McLouglin gained his seafarers qualifications and spent a decade working on deep sea cargo ships before containerisation revolutionised the industry.

Read more about John's experience.

Daniel Wood

First Officer, Ruby Princess, Princess Cruises

BA Professional Practice (Marine Navigation – Voyage Planning)

South African Sub-Lieutenant Daniel Wood had always planned to take a nautical degree after secondary school but circumstances meant that his path took a different turn.

Read more about Daniel's experience.