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Hellenic Institute of
Maritime Studies

Intro

The Hellenic Institute of Maritime Studies (HIMS), based in Ealing, London, is a partnership between the University of West London (UWL) and Business College of Athens (BCA).

BCA is the oldest Maritime Business School in Greece and Europe. BCA has offered maritime business studies since 1971, and has produced more than 10.000 alumni now working with some of the largest ship management companies in Athens, Limassol, Singapore, Genoa and more.

In collaboration with BCA, HIMS offers a range of maritime-themed postgraduate degrees as well as providing executive training and qualifications to upskill industry professionals.

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UWL and BCA to establish Hellenic Institute of Maritime Studies in London

Due to launch in summer 2024, the Hellenic Institute will provide executive training, postgraduate education and maritime research.

President of BCA College Basil Daskalakis and President and Vice Chancellor of UWL Professor Peter John CBE

Postgraduate degrees

  • MSc Maritime Business Management

    Our MSc Maritime Business Management is designed for graduates and professionals seeking an in-depth education and aiming to expand their knowledge and skills in the dynamic shipping industry. The course is delivered on a full-time and part-time basis at our West London campus.

    West London Campus A couple of cargo ships on the ocean

  • MSc Maritime Cyber Security

    Delivered on a full-time or part-time basis at our West London campus, our MSc Maritime Cyber Security course offers you a broad understanding of the latest practices and techniques for cyber security systems development to address current and future global maritime needs.

    West London Campus Aerial view of multicoloured containers on a ship at sea

  • MSc Marine Engineering Management

    Whether you want to kick-start a brand-new career, boost your existing experience or change your career direction in the dynamic shipping industry, our MSc Marine Engineering Management course can provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish.

    West London Campus A freight ship docks at a port to unload its cargo

Details

Cargo containers in port

Research

HIMS is a centre of excellence for maritime research focusing on areas including decarbonisation, digitalisation, technology and marine and maritime policies.

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Exterior of the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Studies

If you are interested in joining a course at the Hellenic Institute for Maritime Studies, please contact us below.

For more information about a course, please email Georgios Sigalas, Senior Lecturer at the Claude Littner Business School.

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