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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

From shipbroking, and the transport of goods, to salvage rights and piracy, 90% of world trade is carried by sea. On the BSc (Hons) Maritime Business course 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 and is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. We have an exciting active alumni network through the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association (PYNDA), where you’ll meet other students and graduates in the maritime field and make useful contacts.Our graduates have found opportunities around the world, including as shipbrokers, port managers, ship managers, supply chain managers, vessel operators to name but a few.Benefit from the strong reputation our course has around the world for the quality of our students. When you graduate you'll be sought after and ready for work or further study in your chosen maritime area.Our optional placement year and integrated CV building options throughout the course prepares you for graduate success.Get ahead with a course that’s accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. The University also has links with many other professional bodies including the Nautical Institute, the Institute of Export, the International Association of Maritime Economists, Sea Vision UK and the International Association of Maritime Universities.See things from different perspectives – the wide ranging experience of the international shipping and logistics staff and the nature of the subject attracts a plethora of international students. This creates plenty of opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing.3 years ( optional placement) Full Time.

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£ 17,100per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    52nd out of 123

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    120 55%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    37th

    30
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    76th

    10

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