BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law
Bachelor's degree
In Plymouth
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Plymouth
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
October
Get to know the exciting and often hidden business of world shipping. From shipbroking, and the transport of goods, to salvage rights and piracy. 90 per cent of world trade is carried by sea and you’ll learn about the commercial, economic and operational aspects of the maritime industry, while gaining a grounding in the varied and fascinating legal issues that arise in the sector. Our course has established a strong reputation within the industry, you’ll be highly sought after when you graduate. You will take advantage of our programme of visiting speakers, and gain insider knowledge and important networking contacts. You will deepen your knowledge of the industry with field trips to ports and the City of London. You will increase your employability with an optional one year industrial placement. The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
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About this course
A levels: including a minimum of two A levels. Excluding general studies.
BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in any subject.
Access: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction.
IB: 28 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level.
GCSE: all applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade C or above.
14-19 Diplomas: accepted – please enquire.
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Maritime Law
- Economics
- Shipping
- International
- Law
- Industry
- Trade
- Logistics
- Maritime business
- Maritime Business and Maritime Law
Course programme
In your first year, you’ll get an introduction to the maritime business environment with modules in economics, logistics, shipping, law and international trade procedures. You'll work with your personal tutor on developing key business and learning skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose an optional module, including language options.
Core modules
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ECN1009A Economics for Business
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MAR104 Introducing Maritime Business, Maritime Law and Logistics
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MAR105 International Trade and Commercial Law
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MAR106 Principles of Logistics and Freight Transport
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MAR108 Shipping Fundamentals
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ELC1001PP Professional Communication Skills
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ENT1001PP Entrepreneurial Thought and Action
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OS106PP Our Ocean Planet
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SPNX100PP Spanish 1
In your second year, you’ll cover further business functions and gain more in-depth operational knowledge of the maritime and logistics business. The focus will be on maritime commercial practice, operations and management, shipping markets, shipping geography and economics and financial accounting. If you intend to choose the placement year you’ll get a chance to showcase your skills and employment history.
Core modules
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EPIE200 Placement Preparation
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MAR207 Maritime Geography and Economics
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MAR209 Financial Accounting and Managerial Decision Making
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MAR210 Maritime Management and Markets
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MAR211 Maritime Commercial Practice, Law and Regulation
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MAR212 Maritime Operations
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MKT215 Marketing Fundamentals
You’ll have the opportunity to take an optional paid 48 week work placement that offers invaluable practical work experience. We recommend it because it will enhance your final year of study and you're be more likely to gain employment with your placement company after you graduate.
Core modules
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EPIE300 Placement Year
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EPIE301 The Placement Project
In your final year, you’ll enhance your knowledge of the maritime and logistics business by developing an understanding of management and finance at a strategic level, along with shipping policy and governance. You’ll study maritime law, focusing on admiralty law and the legal aspects of the carriage of goods. You'll also undertake a final year dissertation on a topic of your choice with the guidance of your personal supervisor.
Core modules
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MAR321 Carriage of Goods by Sea
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MAR322 Research Skills for International Business
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MAR324 International Shipping
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MAR327 Strategic Management and Governance
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MAR328 Project Dissertation
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MAR329 Marine Insurance and Admiralty Law
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
Additional information
£13,000
BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law