Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH
Programme Offerings
Full-Time
F2F-JMU-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
The general aim of the Nautical Science programme is to develop students as independent learners and for a continued career in the Shipping Industry ashore. The students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes which such an undertaking demands. A curriculum of studies is offered that collectively represents the demands of the industry. Students will complete modules which develop their aptitudes and interests and allow study in greater depth whilst continuing with modules that allow them to develop aspects of their future career including management positions in the wider maritime industry.
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate practical knowledge of technological developments in the shipping industry.
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Manage time and work to deadlines.
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Effectively use Information Technology (IT) for a variety of maritime and business tasks.
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Utilise problem solving skills in a variety of theoretical and practical situations.
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Examine issues related to the wider shipping industry, management and business & law related to shipping.
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Develop the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a variety of maritime related situations.
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Gather information from a variety of sources.
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Analyse situations and draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
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Demonstrate cognitive skills necessary to plan and conduct a report of original research.
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Recognise the implications of professional and ethical responsibilities of the maritime industry.
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Draw together and integrate disparate data from a variety of sources, analyse the information and apply to practical maritime operations.
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Communicate effectively in written, verbal and visual forms to a variety of audiences and circumstances.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Acquisition of knowledge is achieved mainly through lectures and supported tutorial work. Students will develop additional knowledge through directed student-centred learning activities. Testing of the knowledge base is through a combination of unseen written examinations, coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions. Intellectual Skills are developed mainly through case studies, coursework assignments and supported tutorial work. Testing of the intellectual skills is through a combination of unseen written examinations, coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions. Professional practical skills are developed in the completion of tutorial and assessed work throughout the programme and through directed student-centred learning activities within the workplace. Testing of professional practical skills is through a combination of unseen written examinations, coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions. Transferable/key skills are developed in the completion of tutorial and assessed work throughout the programme. Testing of transferable/key skills is through a combination of unseen written examinations, coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
The programme is a top-up only degree incorporating an option for studying Navigation and Ship Stability at chief mate level (modules 6103NAU and 6104NAU). Students start in September and select forty optional credits for the first semester. No specific preparation is offered for the MCA Chief Mate STCW II/2 Certificate … For more content click the Read More button below.