Master’s Degree ‘Top Up’ Programmes

Gain a Master’s-level qualification to take your career to the next level. Your prior learning and professional experience can contribute to earning a postgraduate degree in a subject that suits your interests. These programmes are delivered through distance learning using award-winning technology, allowing you to study part-time whilst working either afloat or ashore. You will use our Total Learning package, a multimedia-rich hub containing lectures, videos, tutorials, demonstrations, worksheets and assessments.

FLEXIBLE DISTANCE LEARNINGWHERE & WHEN?These part-time courses can be downloaded and completed from wherever you are in the world - you can fit them around your job and other commitments.

HOW?Your personal tutor will be on hand to help you with any questions or concerns you may have and will provide tailored feedback so that you get the most out of the course. You will use our Total Learning Package, a multimedia-rich hub that is easy to navigate and has everything you need in one place, including lectures, videos, tutorials, demonstrations, worksheets and assessments.

You will be given free membership of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology for the duration of your studies.

MLA College is part of the IMarEST Group and an academic partner of Plymouth University. These programmes can credit towards gaining professional qualifications such as Chartered status with the IMarEST. www.imarest.org

MSc Advanced Meteorology for ProfessionalsMSc Advanced Oceanography for ProfessionalsMSc Advanced Navigation for Professionals MSc Advanced Hydrography for Professionals

PROGRAMMES

AWARDING BODYPlymouth University

DESCRIPTIONEach of these postgraduate qualifications encourages senior managers to combine critical thinking analysis and communication skills with an academic examination and appreciation of a detailed professional subject area. During the programme, students will have the opportunity to undertake advanced research methods training, project planning, data management and statistics; and carry out independent research as part of the MSc Project. It is perfect for progression towards Chartered status professional recognition.

STUDY FORMAT• A short taught module that includes evaluation of literature, data

evaluation, statistical and modelling techniques; along with planning, writing and presenting complex research findings.

• A dissertation project on a subject of your choice, usually connected to your workplace, supervised by an academic or industrial tutor.

DURATION12 months part-time distance learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNormally a Postgraduate Diploma, however other prior learning and significant professional experience will be considered by the Admissions Tutor.

TUITION FEE FOR MASTERS PROGRAMMES £4,450

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The quality of learning materials, such as the transcripts and videos, was excellent. I could save the videos to my tablet which gave me even greater flexibility.