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Work Based Learning Degrees
The Marine Society College of the Sea (MSCoS) offers 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.

Rather than simply reinforcing seafarers’ professional skills and competencies, this innovative approach focuses on nurturing a learner’s analytical and evaluative skills. This is important, as it offers the learner a qualification whose worth is widely recognised and therefore transferable within and beyond the maritime sector.

These ground-breaking programmes don’t require attendance at a college, can be completed in a minimum of 8 months, are tailored to individual need, fully tutor-supported and aren’t dependent on access to the internet.

The offer is made in conjunction with the Institute for Work Based Learning at Middlesex University.

Click here if you have a Class 1 CoC

Not yet got your Class 1? HND > Hons Degree
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets, 202 Lambeth Road, London SE1 7JW

tel: 020 7654 7000   fax: 020 7928 8914   email: info@ms-sc.org

Patron: HM The Queen
A charity registered in England and Wales 313013 and in Scotland SC037808.