The BSc (Hons) Shipping and Port Management with foundation year at Southampton Solent University is your gateway to navigating the complexities of the global maritime industry. This comprehensive undergraduate degree is designed for students eager to understand the critical role of ships, ports, and logistics in multi-billion-dollar global trade networks. You will explore essential areas such as shipping business, global trades, vessel operations, and maritime economics, gaining industry-recognized accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers upon graduation. This programme offers a robust academic foundation for those aspiring to a dynamic career in this vital sector.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, including a foundational year, this course immerses you in practical subjects like port and terminal management, chartering practice, and principles of logistics. You will develop your analytical and problem-solving skills through modules such as data science and accounting for decision making, culminating in a significant dissertation project. You will graduate with the expertise to pursue rewarding careers in shipping companies, port authorities, and logistics firms worldwide, ready to contribute to the backbone of the global economy.