BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law - Course overview
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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (no placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Plymouth Business School
    • School
      School of Management
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course NM12
    • Location
      Plymouth
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The maritime sector is a major global industry with 95% of UK imports/exports alone carried by sea. Maritime Business is concerned with the commercial, economic, operational and legal aspects of the activities of international shipping and its related industries.  The specialist area of maritime law provides a grounding in the varied, and often fascinating legal issues that arise in this industry.

​BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law

Study maritime business and law in a maritime city.  Plymouth has a famous maritime history, and the University has a tradition of maritime education stretching back to the mid-nineteenth century. A degree in Maritime Business with Law will help prepare you for work in a global industry which is challenging, exciting and dynamic. The course has established a strong reputation in the maritime and related industries for the quality of its students and its relevance to the industrial world. The University has links with many professional bodies, and the academic staff have relevant industrial and academic backgrounds.
 
A course in Maritime Business and Logistics is also available to study at Plymouth University, for more information visit the Maritime Business and Logistics course page.
 
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What our students say

"I chose Plymouth due to its good reputation within the shipping industry, and the contribution made by the staff to the maritime community. Since beginning University I have completed a number of industry work experience placements. These have varied from large International shipping companies, to small local companies operating in the wider maritime industry, and have provided the opportunity to build upon, and develop skills gained at University.
 
I found the quality and standard of teaching on the course very high. The course lecturers had an excellent balance of industry experience which undoubtedly benefited the programme."
 
Adam Dewar, BSc Maritime Business and Maritime Law graduate
 

​PYNDAAlumni

There is an active alumni association, the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association (PYNDA) which meets regularly and forms a network of students with maritime qualifications.

ICS LogoAccreditation

Many of the International Shipping and Logistics courses  are accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
 
The nature of the subject attracts a wide international student body that is also reflected in the composition of the International Shipping and Logistics staff.
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​Career Opportunities

The course has established a strong reputation in the maritime and related industries for the quality of students and its relevance to the industrial world. Students who have successfully completed the degree have found work in many areas associated with international shipping and logistics industries.  The present demand for good graduates is high.​

​​"At Gibson's Ship-brokers we generally find that graduates who join us with a Maritime Business degree from Plymouth are 9 - 10 months ahead in their career progression than their counter-parts with other degrees."

Mr Allen, Director of EA Gibson Ship-Brokers (one of the largest ship broking companies in London)
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​News

Plymouth Business School has been shortlisted for Business School of the Year 2012 in the annual Times Higher Education Awards. Read more...

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