BSc Maritime Business
About this course
BSc (Hons) Maritime Business is an undergraduate degree spanning business and supply chain management and business and management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Accounting. The course is available with a foundation year or an industry placement year. The first year covers shipping foundations through Shipping Business, Global Trades, Data Science, and Shipping Economics. The second year progresses to Ship Management and Operations, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Digital Business and E-commerce, and Chartering Practice, with optional modules such as Cargo Insurance and Maritime Innovation and Technology. The final year involves strategic and financial studies with modules including Strategic Management, Marine Insurance, and Financial Management, alongside optional study in areas like Maritime Law and a compulsory Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent , which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications. Entry to year two may be offered to those with an HND or foundation degree in an appropriate subject. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 46%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 575 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 20%
- South East: 47%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Other qualifications: 50%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Shipping Business
- Global Trades
- Data Science
- Shipping Economics
- Vessel Operations
- Maritime Organisations
- Ship Management and Operations
- Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Digital Business and E-commerce
- Chartering Practice
- Accounting for Decision Makers
- Cargo Insurance
- Maritime Innovation and Technology
- Dissertation
- Strategic Management
- Marine Insurance
- Financial Management
- Maritime Sustainability
- Maritime Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Maritime Business at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £37,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Technology (other).
What do graduates of BSc Maritime Business at Solent University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Maritime Business at Solent University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Maritime Business at Solent University?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BSc Maritime Business at Solent University accredited?
Yes. CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS).
Does BSc Maritime Business at Solent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Maritime Business at Solent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.