Overview

The Engineering for Marine Professionals course from MLA College you will plan, execute and report on a programme of research that is aligned with your aspirations and your current or chosen field of work within the maritime sphere. This flexible, distance learning programme poses a good opportunity to continue studying even whilst at sea.

You will be encouraged to discover your own research subject for investigation. However, your assigned tutor, who is there to support you through your studies, can assist you in developing an interesting subject to take forward.

Following successful completion of the research project you will graduate and be awarded the MSc Engineering for Marine Professionals by the University of Plymouth.

Key facts:

This Masters qualification has been utilised by a number of graduates as a route to demonstrate the ‘knowledge and understanding’ competency for those seeking Chartered Marine Engineer/Chartered Engineer status. Please note, if you intend to make an application for Chartered status, you will need to be able to demonstrate you meet all other competencies outlined here.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Engineering Management Marine Engineering Marine Science View 18 other Masters in Marine Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must possess one of the below:

Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Engineering or similar, related qualification

Combination of higher education and a First/Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency, along with several years’ experience sailing at that level or above

Chartered Marine Engineer status or another recognised chartered registration

If you do not possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Engineering, you may need to complete and return the Entry Criteria Form.

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English language certificate. For example an IELTS score of 6.5. For a full list of English language certificates accepted click here. We will accept UK issued Certificate of Competency as proof of English language

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7200 GBP / year

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7200 GBP / year

≈ 7200 GBP / year

Funding

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