Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Programme Structure

Students with a FDSc or HND in a Nautical/Maritime related area from a UK institution. Evidence of research methods capability at level 5 will allow direct entry, but support will be offered to students to develop their research skills prior to entry, where no evidence of previous learning in this area is available. Other qualifications which are equivalent to the above, may also support admissions onto the programme. Students with the entry qualifications will be awarded 120 Level 4, and 120 Level 5 credits by RP(E)L (Recognition of Prior or Experiential Learning) based on mapping the content of the entry qualifications against standard STCW content across programmes. All applicants with a UK Chief Mate Certificate of Competence will be eligible for RP(E)L. Applicants with a UK Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competence incorporating Management level STCW content will also be eligible for RP(E)L. Students with equivalent qualifications will be mapped for RP(E)L against the Operational and Management level content of STCW as contained in the LJMU DipHE in Nautical Science, or against the LJMU BSc(Hons in Maritime Business Management

Students with a FDSc or HND in a Nautical/Maritime related area from a UK institution. Evidence of research methods capability at level 5 will allow direct entry, but support will be offered to students to develop their research skills prior to entry, where no evidence of previous learning in this area is available. Other qualifications which are equivalent to the above, may also support admissions onto the programme. Students with the entry qualifications will be awarded 120 Level 4, and 120 Level 5 credits by RP(E)L (Recognition of Prior or Experiential Learning) based on mapping the content of the entry qualifications against standard STCW content across programmes. All applicants with a UK Chief Mate Certificate of Competence will be eligible for RP(E)L. Applicants with a UK Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competence incorporating Management level STCW content will also be eligible for RP(E)L. Students with equivalent qualifications will be mapped for RP(E)L against the Operational and Management level content of STCW as contained in the LJMU DipHE in Nautical Science, or against the LJMU BSc(Hons in Maritime Business Management Offerings: All

Where English is not the applicant's first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent within the two years prior to applying for the programme.

Where English is not the applicant's first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent within the two years prior to applying for the programme. Offerings: All

Develop the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a variety of maritime related situations.

Communicate effectively in written, verbal and visual forms to a variety of audiences and circumstances.

Gather information from a variety of sources.

Demonstrate practical knowledge of technological developments in the shipping industry.

Draw together and integrate disparate data from a variety of sources, analyse the information and apply to practical maritime operations.

Demonstrate cognitive skills necessary to plan and conduct a report of original research.

Utilise problem solving skills in a variety of theoretical and practical situations.

Analyse situations and draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations.

Effectively use Information Technology (IT) for a variety of maritime and business tasks.

Recognise the implications of professional and ethical responsibilities of the maritime industry.

Examine issues related to the wider shipping industry, management and business & law related to shipping.

Course Catalogue

Nautical Science - 36467 - BSc (Hons)