About Msc Shipping Operations in Solent University (Southampton)
This postgraduate programme is delivered online using Solent University’s virtual learning environment, a web based platform that is accessible from anywhere in the world.
Students learn as part of an online community of tutors, fellow students and student support services - just as they would if they went to the University itself. Each student has their own dedicated academic tutor and study partner, and studying online is made interesting, interactive, and engaging by forums, wikis, reflective journals and video presentations. Shipping industry experts are involved in the mentoring of work-based projects, further enhancing the value of student learning.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking
- TOEFL IBT 92 with minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 19 in reading, listening and speaking
- or equivalent.
Solent University (Southampton) Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
0.81 million GBP |
| Number of campuses |
One main campus and two other locations (Warsash and St. Mary) |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
83% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
93.9% |
| International Fee |
13,260 GBP - 15,900 GBP |
| Type of Academic Programs |
Undergraduate, Post Graduate, CPD/professional courses |
| Mode of Program |
Full time |
| Average Graduate Salary |
18,000 GBP a year |
| Research Income |
0.2 million GBP |
Solent University, United Kingdom Application Process
Solent University offers an online application process for all the courses.
- Undergraduates have to apply through the UCAS application, while graduate applicants have to apply separately for the course of their choice.
- Students have to fill up the application form, pay the application fee of 30 GBP and upload all supporting documents.
- Student class profile –
- Total number of students – 8800
- Non-EU students – 5%
- Applicants should have a high school education/bachelors’ degree/international baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission.
- The general documents required for online application include - official transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, school leaving certificates, personal statement, financial statement, letters of recommendation and the U.Kstudent visa (for international applicants)
English Language Test Scores
International students can submit the following test scores as proof of English Language Proficiency.
| Test |
Required Score |
| IELTS |
UG-6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component),
PG-6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading listening and speaking) |
| TOEFL iBT |
UG-80, PG-92 |
| TOEFL Writing |
UG-19, PG-22 |
| TOEFL Reading |
UG-19, PG-19 |
| PTE |
U.G – 56 (with 51 in each component),
PG – 61 (56 in writing and 51 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Solent University, United Kingdom Fees and Expenses
The following table presents the tuition fees for various courses at Solent University,
| Category |
Tuition Fees Per year |
| Foundation Course |
11,660 GBP |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
13,260 GBP |
| Higher Diplomas and Certificates |
13,260 GBP |
| MBA |
15,900 GBP |
| MSc |
14,300 GBP |
| MA |
13,260 GBP |
| PG research |
13,260 GBP |
The various charges for different types of accommodation at Solent University are mentioned in the table below,
| Type of Rooms |
Charges per week |
| Superior en-suite |
146 GBP |
| Large Superior en-suite |
156 GBP |
| Standard en-suite |
136 GBP |
| Large Standard en-suite |
146 GBP |
| Non-en-suite |
111 GBP |
| Large Non-en-suite |
125 GBP |
