College of the Sea

THE MARINE SOCIETY COLLEGE OF THE SEA (MSCoS) was inaugurated in 1938 as part of the Seafarers Education Service (SES) to provide the means whereby British seafarers who made their living at sea could continue their education and benefit from education services and facilities taken for granted by their counterparts ashore.

Those who work with the Sea Cadet Corps are also eligible to benefit from our learning and development provision. There are some additional services available to the SCC here, including information about adult senior awards through CVQO.

By the way, did you know that seafarers can can now top up their HND/FD to a full honours degree without ever stepping ashore? more here...

Mission Statement
MSCoS ALI report
ALI News Release

GCSEs 18 subjects from which to choose - all by distance learning!

A Levels 16 subjects to choose from at AS and A2 - all by distance learning!

Nutrition Awareness basic nutrition awareness course for beginners and above
Sports Management a course designed to develop skills and knowledge in sport and recreational management
Sports Higher Diploma Level 4 professional qualification in sport and recreation management
ECDL basic computer / IT skills course for beginners and seasoned users alike
How to Write Reports the skills we all think we have but in reality possessed by few
Editing Essentials how to write to suit the medium and the audience
Creative Writing techniques behind poetry, short story writing, reviews, articles
Web Design avoid the pitfalls made by so many amateur website authors
Introducing Counselling Skills a level 2 course with a broad scope
Developing Counselling Skills builds upon the introductory course above
Drugs Awareness short introductory course to drugs awareness>

Business Basics: Marketing all kinds of organisations benefit from these lessons
Business Start-Up the rudiments of setting up on your own business are here
Book-keeping essential skills for novices
Essential Book-keeping ideal for organising finances of local SCC unit or club
Computerised Book-keeping skills for using Sage Instant Accounts
Advanced Book-keeping a follow on from Essential Book-keeping above
Accounting for Excellence accounting skills building upon basic book-keeping knowledge
Master in Business Administration MBA from the Open University Business School

Introductory Certificate in Shipping CPD course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Certificate in Chartering CPD course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Certificate in Ice Operations Management CPD course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Certificate in Practical Bunker Management CPD course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Certficate in Salvage Response and Crisis Management CPD course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Certificate in Marine Technology CPD course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Foundation Diploma TutorShip course for those who are either new to the industry or do not wish to take the full ICS course
Shipbroking Professional Qualification TutorShip course for professional qualification
Understanding Shipping an introduction to the shipping sector
Maritime World Explained a day-long course held in London
Marine Cargo Surveying professional diploma course with MPI Group
Marine Industry Surveying professional diploma course with MPI Group
Marine Surveying professional diploma course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Small Craft Surveying professional diploma course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Yacht and Small Craft Surveying professional diploma course MPI Group
Marine Engineering Surveying professional diploma course with MPI Group
Superyacht Operations professional diploma course with MPI Group
Ship Management professional diploma course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Port Management professional diploma course with IBC Global Academy
Ship Superintendency professional diploma course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Ship Agency professional diploma course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Harbour Masters professional diploma course with IBC Global Academy
Marine Purchasing and Supply professional diploma course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Logistics Management professional diploma course with IBC Global Academy.
Crew Management professional diploma course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Ship Finance professional diploma course with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance with Lloyds Maritime Academy
Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law with Lloyds Maritime Academy
MSc in Ship Operations and Management MSc course accredited by City of London University