The OU offers a BA/BSc Open Degree put together for seafarers that focuses on Business, Leadership & Management. The degree programme comprises pre-selected, recommended strands that are seafarer-friendly and tailored to the needs of the maritime sector.

The degree has been mapped for credit transfer against a seafarers’ HND in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering and attracts a 120 points at Level 1 and a further 60 at Level 2. That leaves only a 60 point course at Level 2 and two 30 point courses at Level 3 to get the degree. This makes the qualification achievable within two years and more affordable.

And because it comes from The OU and is seafarer-friendly it can be achieved either at sea or ashore. This is an entirely distance taught programme with the Marine Society offering underpinning support as necessary.