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Starting 15 September 2025

Application Deadline: 8 September 2025

Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Technical Superintendent

Complete this PGDip in 15 months for 120 credits and improve your job prospects and earning potential!

If you are committed to your studies, have a long-term goal in mind, and are able to put in the required study time each week, this is your opportunity to develop specialist technical and management knowledge in Marine Superintendency.


What you will Study?

When does it start and how long is the programme?

Your Postgraduate Diploma commences on 15 September 2025 and is delivered over a period of 15 months.

Successful progression in the programme can qualify you to upgrade to the MSc.

How You Will Learn

Each module uses a variety of learning tools combined into a varied, interactive programme with resources including:

  • Detailed study guides
  • Electronic documents, readings, case studies and coursework
  • Pre-recorded lectures, asynchronous seminars and tutorials
  • Traditional textbooks
  • Online multimedia content
  • Interactive discussion groups

The modules are made available to you following a schedule that allows you to work at your own pace but keep in sequence with the assessment requirements. Each module is broken into a series of units and lessons, making the content manageable and assisting with your time allocation throughout the programme.

What are the entry requirements?

  • An honours degree or equivalent in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline; or
  • A level 5 qualification in a relevant subject area along with evidence of experiential learning in the maritime industry, such as a Chief Engineer certificate.

English Language Requirements

Where English is a second language, applicants are required to have achieved an IELTs score a minimum of a 6.5 or equivalent English language qualifications.

Course Format and Assessment

To successfully complete this course, you must pass each module taken. Assessment will incorporate coursework, online assessments, research assignments and essays. You will be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.

Upon successful completion of the programme, your achievements will be formally recognised with one certificate issued by LJMU, marking an important milestone in your academic journey. While there is no graduation ceremony associated with this online programme, we are proud to support you in reaching your goals and celebrating your success!