Maritime Operations Management (Electro-Technical) with Bridging Module from HND/Advanced Diploma
This BSc (Hons) top-up in Maritime Operations Management is a future-focused programme that will enable you to develop the essential knowledge and skills preparing you for future success in work and life across the maritime industry. Developed in line with the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) Maritime 2050 Report, this programme is industry relevant, future-focused and through continuous engagement with industry partnerships, the programme will remain industry specific and of high quality.
The programme is aimed at those who have already completed an Advanced Diploma/Higher National Diploma. This programme includes a pre-entry bridging module which you will be required to complete prior to the main course commencement. This will support the development of academic study skills and will be delivered via a blended approach.
The programme explores the maritime industry from a holistic perspective, creating effective maritime industry managers for the future, and is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills that will prepare graduates for number of current and future career opportunities, both at sea and ashore. It enables maritime professionals to develop a career in the shore-based maritime sector or have a professional degree to support their career at sea.
Your programme will comprise of four modules weighted at twenty credits each, focusing on Digital Ship Management, Green Ship Management, the Management of Maritime Projects, and a twenty credit module focusing on future technologies aligned to your pathway. Finally, there will be a forty credit Dissertation module which will be based on a subject of your choice, linked to your pathway and career aspirations.
We will endeavour to make your academic experience as enjoyable and engaging as possible. Our facilities at Fleetwood Nautical Campus and our Virtual Learning Environment will be available to you throughout this programme, ensuring that you have every opportunity to achieve your full potential as a manager in the maritime industry.
For more information, contact our academic team by email at BSc.Fleetwood@blackpool.ac.uk
Your programme will comprise four modules weighted at twenty credits each, focusing on Digital Ship Management, Green Ship Management, the Management of Maritime Projects, and a twenty-credit module focusing on future technologies aligned to your pathway. Finally, there will be a forty-credit dissertation module which will be based on a subject of your choice, linked to your pathway and career aspirations.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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Entrants onto the programme will have successfully completed the STCW-aligned Foundation Degree at a UK Maritime Academy.
Applicants with Advanced Diploma/Higher National Diploma
Applicants enrolling onto the programme with an Advanced Diploma/Higher National Diploma will be required to undertake a three-week pre-entry bridging module prior to the course commencement, which will be delivered via blended learning. Entry to the BSc programme is conditional upon passing this module.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
You will have the opportunity to gain free student membership whilst on the programme. This will provide access to a range of industry-focused resources including e-books, journals, peer-reviewed research papers, special interest groups and webinars focused on emerging technologies across the maritime sector.
This programme also provides an opportunity for you to progress onto the IMarEST Graduate Pathway, offering Associate Membership at a reduced fee.
You will have access to a large range of resources via the Learning Resource Centre. However, you may wish to purchase additional study materials in order to further support your studies.
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