OpenFieldFoundation Degree in Maritime and Port Operations
Two-year degree validated by UCLan, covering vessel chartering, container port logistics, international maritime law, customs tariffing, and marine safety.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 64 UCAS points from relevant Level 3 qualifications
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement explaining interest in maritime shipping
- Recommendation letters
- One academic reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Mersey Maritime industry placement stipends
- Application fee
- UCAS fee applies
- Tuition / joining costs
- £7,500 UK / £11,000 international tuition per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hugh Baird College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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