College of the Sea

The Marine Society College of the Sea (MSCoS) is keen to offer seafarers a route through which they may top up their HND or FD (Foundation Degree) into a Bachelors degree or; for more Senior Officers with their Class 1 Certificate to top up to a Masters degree by means of a programme that is entirely distance taught.

The desire is to make the progression route more than simply a reinforcement and enhancement of a seafarer's professional skills and competencies, but to focus on improving the learner's analytical and evaluative skills. It is felt this approach offers the learner a qualification whose currency is widely recognised and therefore transferable within and beyond the maritime sector.

The proposed offering is arranged in conjunction with Middlesex University.

MSCoS has succesfully worked with Middlesex to offer programmes for seafarers since 1999.

Middlesex University is recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Work Based Learning by the Higher Education Funding Council.

HND > Hons Degree
Class 1 > Masters Degree