University of Greenwich
Global Shipping Management MSc
University of Greenwich

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28663 £30583 £35060
25-75 percentile range £26283 - £31518 £25509 - £35943 £28785 - £43518

Course Description

Gain a global perspective and address the key challenges of the shipping industry with our unique Master’s in Global Shipping Management.

This MSc in Global Shipping Management course addresses the academic and educational needs of the rapidly growing global shipping industry. We combine theoretical maritime and shipping management topics with emerging industry trends, and apply it all to the shipping, maritime and port industry sectors.

Students on this course learn from industry experts and academics. You'll develop advanced insight into the global shipping management commercial environment as well as relevant management issues. The course features software products and computer-based training from market leaders, all of which will help you further your career in transport management and logistics.

What you should know about this course

  • You study at our Medway Campus in Kent and benefit from our world-class specialist and integrated engineering laboratories.
  • Benefit from specialised equipment to support our teaching and research.

**Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as:** **Classroom presentations, discussions and case-studies** **Critical reviews, looking at new areas of research** **Examinations**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Global Shipping Management, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Business, Law, Science, Technology or a relevant subject.

Applicants without a degree that have Merchant Marine or Royal Navy Officer qualifications (or overseas equivalent) with relevant sea-experience and/or equivalent shore based work experience will be considered.

Applicants with appropriate professional/vocational experience may be considered.

Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered

You can also read our admissions policy

Costs

Tuition Fees Global Shipping Management MSc

England UK £11000
Northern Ireland £11000
Scotland £11000
Wales £11000
EU £17450 year 1
International £17450 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #47 
    • #1138 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

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About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
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Where is this programme taught

University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
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