Overview

During your studies you will gain the tools to be an effective project manager of shipping operations. You will also have the option to study law, port security management, and risk and asset management.

You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience with employer visits and lectures from guest speakers. Industrial visits and guest lecturers are an important part of the course, enabling you to understand the latest developments in the market and build a network of important contacts.

The Maritime Operations Management course at Liverpool John Moores University is also available as a 2 year (240 credit) option. This consists of the standard 120 credits of taught modules plus 60 credits of MSc project, accompanied by an additional 60 credits. This can be taken as either a single semester group design project (a current module) or a sandwich placement year of 30 weeks (a current module).

Career

During your study, you will be offered the opportunity to build industrial and commercial links for projects through guest lectures and industrial visits. There are excellent opportunities for roles such as consultants, managerial positions in shipping companies and the marine insurance industry, ship broking and ship management.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Maritime and Offshore Safety Analysis

Group Design Project

Marine Maintenance and Asset Management

Operations Research

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Port Management and Security

Law and Marine Insurance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

240 credits - 2 years option

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Marine Science Operations and Quality Management View 69 other Masters in Marine Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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125

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78

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61

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

An 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in Maritime, Transport, Logistics, Business, Management or related studies.

or

A level 5 qualification and significant relevant industrial experience may be considered.

or

Applicants with an unclassified degree and significant relevant industrial experience may be considered.

or

Evidence of experiential learning in the maritime industry, such as a Master Mariner certificate.

or

Other qualifications considered by the course team to be of similar academic level to the above.

or

A non-UK equivalent qualification

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18250 GBP / year

≈ 18250 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

10250 GBP / year

≈ 10250 GBP / year

Additional Details

International year 2 student: £5,630

Sandwich year international student: £3,830

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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