Maritime Studies (Learning at Work) (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

If you're a junior officer in the Royal Navy, the Maritime Studies (Learning at Work) (Hons) course at University of Portsmouth  can help you branch into a senior role or make a transition into the private sector. Successful completion of this course can also count in part or in full towards professional registration with the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST).

On this course you'll:

• Design your programme of study to match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives
• Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make important decisions
• Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that ensure the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business
• Get an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course, if it suits you
• Develop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn
• Have full access to our student support services and community including study support
• Tap in to our Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection
• Choose a Workplace Mentor to support your learning – someone at work who can offer advice, guidance, and moral support
• Have support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your programme
• Use online tutorials and lectures to help you with study skills, including your analytical and writing skills