Higher Education Programmes
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Spinnaker partner with a global education specialist and award-winning Higher Education provider in the promotion of their distance learning maritime degrees.
All degrees are validated by the University of Plymouth with students invited to the university for the graduation ceremony upon completion of their degree.
There are many degrees to choose from with a selection highlighted below.
Available Courses
This programme covers the theories, principles, and models relevant to the modern maritime industry including maritime operations, MetOcean processes and impacts, and maritime regulation and governance. This will equip you with a broad understanding of the challenges and current affairs involved. You will develop skills in gathering, analysing, evaluating, and interpreting data in Sustainable Maritime Operations.
Who will benefit from the course
This Maritime Operations degree would suit those with some professional experience in the maritime world, those currently working at sea or for those who have an academic interest in marine and maritime business and management.
Delivery details
The BSc is delivered online via distance learning and can be flexibly studied around your life commitments.
A commitment to 12 hours of study per week is recommended and the degree will take 12 months to complete. Three intakes are available each year – January, May and September.
The programme is designed by leading industry experts and is fully tutor-supported, with help, guidance, and advice available when needed.
The programme can also be extended to a BSc (Hons) degree and master’s degree.
One of the distinguishing features of this programme is the MBA research project which provides an exciting opportunity for students to undertake a specific 60 credit dissertation module, combining practical and academic research work in which they demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities appropriate to the award of the MBA degree.
Who will benefit from the course
This MBA Maritime Operations programme is designed to cater to the needs of working professionals seeking to advance their careers in the maritime industry.
Delivery details
The programme is delivered online via distance learning and can be flexibly studied around your life commitments. A commitment to 12 hours of study per week is recommended and the degree will take 12 months to complete. Three intakes are available each year – January, May and September.
The programme is designed by leading industry experts and is fully tutor-supported, with help, guidance, and advice available when needed.
This master’s degree will require you to undertake a stand-alone 12-month research project that is aligned with your chosen field of work within the maritime sphere.
You will be encouraged to discover your own research subject for investigation. However, your assigned tutor, who is there to support you through your studies, can assist you in developing an interesting subject to take forward.
Who will benefit from the course
This master’s degree would suit 1st Engineers, Chief Engineers or Superintendents in the marine sector.
Delivery details
This flexible, distance learning programme poses a good opportunity to continue studying even whilst at sea.
The degree is delivered over a 12-month period and three intakes are available each year – January, May and September.
Students will be introduced to the concepts of management, leadership, communication and teamwork, and the importance of organisational culture, before exploring the cutting-edge challenges in the context of sustainable production in the 21st century. This is supplemented by a contemporary understanding of data and decision analysis, optimization and simulation and the use of Industry 4.0 technologies. From there, students choose their own pathway by selecting two from four options in topics that range from strategy and finance, supply chain management and logistics, project management, and / or operations management and lean and agile principles.
Who will benefit from the course
This programme is specifically tailored for experienced engineers who aspire to boost their career opportunities by honing their leadership and management skills, in addition to enhancing their technical expertise.
Delivery details
The programme is delivered online via distance learning and can be flexibly studied around your life commitments. A commitment to 12 hours of study per week is recommended and the degree will take 18 months to complete. Three intakes are available each year – January, May and September.
The programme is designed by leading industry experts and is fully tutor-supported, with help, guidance, and advice available when needed.
Students are encouraged to identify their own research topic for investigation, whether that involves exploring new technologies, investigating sustainable operations, or reviewing the science behind day-to-day navigation strategies. Whatever they decide, we recommend that their project be aligned with their aspirations in their current or chosen field of work.
Who will benefit from the course
This master’s degree programme consists solely of a 12-month research project. With several years senior marine navigation experience you will already have the skills, knowledge and expertise to undertake this stand-alone independent, workplace-based project.
Delivery details
The programme is delivered online via distance learning and can be flexibly studied around your life commitments. A commitment to 12 hours of study per week is recommended and the degree will take 12 months to complete. Three intakes are available each year – January, May and September.
The programme is designed by leading industry experts and is fully tutor-supported, with help, guidance, and advice available when needed.
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