Programme By choosing this Southampton Solent University course, you'll not only benefit from professional accreditation by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, you'll be taught by experienced staff in a perfect location. Close to the thriving Port of Southampton and its successful business community, Southampton Solent University is a key location in the UK and European shipping industry. You'll take advantage of industry-standard facilities in the City Centre and, only a few miles away at the entrance of the River Hamble, Warsash Maritime Centre.

This vocational degree leads to enhanced opportunities for management careers within international shipping. You'll be in the hands of staff with international reputations in the shipping and management sectors, as well as have access to first rate facilities.  You'll also gain exemption from the professional requirements of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, which will boost your marketability further when securing your position within the global shipping industry.

Professional accreditation - This course is validated by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and is supported by an Industry Liaison Panel drawn from businesses in Southampton and London.

Field trips - Southampton is a major centre within the UK and European shipping sector and this course takes advantage of such a position with visits to the Port of Southampton and other local organisations.

Career Opportunities The course aim to produce graduates who are both technically competent and capable of management at project level and above. It is expected that those who have completed the course may look towards roles such as project managers within relevant maritime organisations and business, research and development professionals, managers involved in the development of policies and, managers involved in the implementation of policies.