Maritime Business BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Maritime Business BSc (Hons)

90% of world trade moves by sea. On the BSc (Hons) Maritime Business course, youll master shipbroking, goods transport, salvage rights, piracy, legal issues, and industry operations—building a strong career foundation.

Be recognised as a maritime professional
The course is accredited by key professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, ensuring you graduate with strong industry credibility.

Globalise your network
The wide ranging experience of the international ...

Course Information

2 options available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

N108

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

112

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at Merit and/ or Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

To include Grade 4 in any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Any subject considered.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

112 points from Irish Leaving Certificate English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DMM

Any subject considered.

Scottish Advanced Higher

112 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.

Extended Project

Considered in combination.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination.

A level

112 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels

T Level

M

Any subject considered.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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