How the programme works
The programme has two objectives. To improve:
- the professional practice of students
- students' analytical and evaluative skills which are transferable to a wide range of application
Programme content
The programme lasts three semesters (about 16 months).
Semester 1
Review of Professional Learning
The student is asked to review their prior training and professional experience to identify, analyse and evaluate their learning. this is an essential introduction to how experience can be used to generate learning.
Programme Planning
The student negotiates the title of the award they are working towards eg MA in Professional Practice (Safety at Sea) and justifies this award title based on the project they intend to complete and the research required.
Semester 2
Work Based Research and Development Methods
This module familiarises the student with the skills needed to successfully complete their project and also tackle a wide range of different types of projects.
Semester 3
The Project
This must be work based and generate significant new knowledge from data gathered in the work place. This data and conclusions are compared with academic and professional sources to identify means of individual and corporate performance improvement.
Financial Support
Financial support may be available for this programme from The Marine Society. This may take the form of an interest free loan or (funds permitting) a scholarship. For more information visit
scholarships and loans or
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The Marine Society can also supply a recommended reading list and books - at a discounted price.
Fees
The MSCoS/Mdx programme will take about 16 months to complete. The cost to the UK/EU learner is £4,080 (this is the current 2007/8 fee rate).
The corresponding international (non-EU) fee is £6,130.