Professional Practice in Maritime Operations

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have held a Class 1 Certificate of Competency for three years or hold an equivalent qualification in a related subject, and be working in the maritime sector.

If you have been working in a management role within the maritime sector for five or more years but don't hold a Class 1 Certificate of Competency it may be possible to join the programme by taking an additional Review of Learning module.

Eligibility

UK and international students are eligible to apply for this course.

Academic credit for previous study or experience

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.

Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions

Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Professional Practice in Maritime Operations is a flexible postgraduate course, especially designed for seafarers and shore based maritime professionals who are looking to use their existing industry qualifications (such as the Class 1 Certificate of Competence) towards a Masters degree.

Why study PGCert Professional Practice in Maritime Operations at Middlesex University?

This maritime course enables you to integrate your current experience and qualifications into a programme of study that is carried out alongside your normal work. Our adaptable approach allows you to tailor its contents around the needs of your present working role. You can study remotely while developing your career in the maritime industry, whether that be in a seafaring or a shore based role. Those who will benefit most highly are seafarers seeking a qualification that will allow them to transfer into different industries.

As this is a blended learning course, your costs will be kept to a minimum. Contact with your tutors can be arranged via the phone, email or through the internet. The Marine Society is responsible for all of the administration on your behalf making your work/study experience as seamless as possible and offering you more study time to reach your goal of a future maritime qualification.

Course highlights

• Flexible time frames mean you can complete the course in as little as twelve months. This is perfect for those experiencing restrictive time frames or if you are eager to reach your goal
• Work Based Learning is a favourable option of study for those with family commitments and students with minimal study time outside of their working week
• Choose to modify the course around your needs, choose when you wish to engage with your tutors and, all by your own preferred methods such as phone or email
• The Marine Society may provide financial support for UK domiciled students
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

Course content

What will you study on PGCert Professional Practice in Maritime Operations at Middlesex University?

In order to join this course you must have held a Class 1 Certificate of Competency for three years or hold an equivalent qualification in a related subject and be currently working in the maritime sector.

If you have been working in a management role within the sector for five or more years but don’t hold a Class 1 Certificate of Competency, it may be possible to join by taking an additional Review of Learning module.

This programme can be undertaken by following one of two routes:

Route 1: Class 1 Certificate of Competence route

If a you have a Class 1 Certificate of Competence, Middlesex University will formally recognise this towards the achievement of the Postgraduate Certificate), you will then undertake the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module.

• Class 1 Certificate of Competence
• Continuing Professional Development module
• Negotiated Work Based Learning Project module

Route 2: Recognition of professional experience route

If you do not have a Class 1 Certificate of Competence, Middlesex University can formally recognise learning from your professional experience (normally at least 5 years). To do this you will undertake the Review of Learning module and develop a portfolio that describes one or more areas of your professional learning.

• Review of Learning Portfolio module
• Continuing Professional Development module
• Negotiated Work Based Learning Project module