Maritime Business & Logistics
Overview
Is there a better place to start you maritime career than in Britain’s Ocean City?
You will benefit from living in a beautiful coastal location, studying at a university that has a traditional naval education stretching back to the mid-nineteenth century.
Once you complete our Foundation in Maritime Business, you’ll go on to learn about the commercial, economic and operational aspects of the maritime industry. This will give you a strong grounding in the varied and fascinating legal issues that arise in this sector.
Duration
- Two Semesters
Intakes
- September
- January
- May
Fees
- £15,950 (£16,750 from Sep 2025)
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Special Features
- First year direct entry available
- Optional placement year
Programme Details
Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: September, January and May
Semester 1
- BUS108 – Business Law
- ILS1AND3 – Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- SCI101MB – Numerical Techniques 1
- BUS107 – Principles of ICT
Semester 2
- BUS101 – Accounting: You will learn about the importance of accounting and financial reporting. Topics include profit and loss, trading accounts and budgetary control.
- BUS103 – Economics
- BUS105 – Business Studies
- BUS106 – Academic Writing
Careers
- Logistics Manager
- Marine Analyst
- Maritime Consultant
- Port Manager
Why we chose UPIC
Hear from our students about what helped them choose Plymouth, and what is so special about their experiences as a student at UPIC.