MLA College

MLA College MLA College provides online and distance learning degrees, in the Marine and Maritime sector

MLA College offers Higher Education degree qualifications in Partnership with the University of Plymouth. Adding to the established Hydrographic Academy courses, new programmes include undergraduate and postgraduate degree qualifications in Sustainable Maritime Operations for Seafarers (Deck and Engineer), and Master's programmes in Hydrography, Meteorology, Oceanography, Navigation and Engineerin

g for Marine Professionals. MLA College is a provider of online and distance learning degrees in a range of Maritime and Marine based subjects. We offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees which are taught by distance learning, both online and offline, allowing students to obtain a relevant degree in Maritime and Marine subjects whilst balancing their careers and other life commitments. We are an award winning educational provider with all our degree programmes being fully validated by the University of Plymouth. Currently we offer fully tutor-supported undergraduate and postgraduate distance learning courses in Hydrography through our Hydrographic Academy. The Hydrographic Academy provides educational qualifications designed specifically to meet the needs of marine industry professionals and employers working in the field of hydrographic surveying. For those interested in marine and maritime business and management we offer distance learning undergraduate and postgraduate degree qualifications in Sustainable Maritime Operations, these e-learning degrees are perfect for all types of seafarers. Both the MSc and BSc in Sustainable Maritime Operations (SMO) are designed to give world class qualifications and provide you with a wide array of both maritime subject-specific and transferable business and managerial skills. The SMO programmes will allow you to reach your desired professional goals and enhance your career in the maritime and marine industries. In addition to our educational programmes, we also offer technology-enhanced education and training to a number of large organisations both within and outside the marine and maritime sectors. If you have educational or corporate training needs please contact us. Please do get in touch if you’d like to know more, or apply for one of our growing range of fully tutor-supported distance learning BSc and MSc programmes.

Some achievements mean more because of what it took to reach them.For Sam, completing the MSc Sustainable Maritime Opera...
10/09/2026

Some achievements mean more because of what it took to reach them.

For Sam, completing the MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations was a challenging journey, but one that he says was worth it.

Along the way, the support and encouragement from his lecturers and dissertation supervisor helped him keep moving forward, while his own motivation came from wanting to continue learning and prepare himself for the future.

Reaching graduation meant completing a journey that tested his consistency and commitment.

His advice to anyone on a similar path is simple: stay consistent and stick with it.

Congratulations to Sam on reaching this milestone.

September Intake is closing soon. Take the next step in your learning journey and discover the MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations programme.

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A brilliant evening celebrating 10 years of The PIEoneer Awards. MLA College was proud to join colleagues from across th...
08/09/2026

A brilliant evening celebrating 10 years of The PIEoneer Awards.



MLA College was proud to join colleagues from across the international education sector at London’s Guildhall, and to support this year’s awards as Sustainability Partner.



Working with The PIE and One Tribe, the partnership meant registrations for this year’s awards contributed to positive climate action. Together, the initiative has protected 400 trees and 2 acres, offset 40 tCO2e of carbon emissions and supported a climate project aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, highly commended entrants and finalists. The evening was a great reminder of the breadth of ideas, innovation and impact happening across international education.

It was also a valuable opportunity to bring people from across the sector together. Education benefits when institutions, partners and professionals have the chance to share ideas, build relationships and learn from one another, particularly across an increasingly global education landscape.

Congratulations to The PIE on 10 years of the PIEoneer Awards, and thank you for bringing the international education community together for such a memorable evening.

What an inspiring few days at SEEDS 2026 and the RISE Awards 2026.MLA College was delighted to celebrate the exceptional...
07/09/2026

What an inspiring few days at SEEDS 2026 and the RISE Awards 2026.

MLA College was delighted to celebrate the exceptional achievements of researchers whose work is advancing sustainability, innovation and positive societal impact.

From exploring the consequences of AI and developing energy-saving strategies to advancing climate resilience and circular economy solutions, this year's winners showcased research with the potential to make a real difference to our communities and the built environment.

We extend our congratulations to all award winners and highly commended recipients. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of your work and the contributions you will make towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

Congratulations to everyone recognised for their outstanding achievements.

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Studying online doesn’t mean you have to navigate your learning journey alone.At MLA College, students can access suppor...
07/09/2026

Studying online doesn’t mean you have to navigate your learning journey alone.

At MLA College, students can access support throughout their studies, from Personal Tutors and the Student Experience Team to peer mentoring and opportunities to connect with the wider student community.

Wherever you’re studying from, support and connection are never far away.

Our September intake closing soon.

Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/yrmmj8ff

We are pleased to welcome Professor Hamid Jahankhani, PhD, FHEA, FRSA, who has joined MLA College as Chief Academic Offi...
03/09/2026

We are pleased to welcome Professor Hamid Jahankhani, PhD, FHEA, FRSA, who has joined MLA College as Chief Academic Officer.

Professor Jahankhani brings extensive experience in higher education, academic leadership and research, with particular expertise spanning cyber security, artificial intelligence, information security, digital forensics and emerging technologies.

A highly published academic, he has contributed to more than 40 books and over 400 conference and journal publications. His career has also included research developed in partnership with industry, addressing challenges across Critical National Infrastructure, law enforcement and the wider digital security landscape.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Jahankhani to MLA College and look forward to the experience and expertise he will bring to our academic community.

A great evening with the maritime community in Dubai.MLA College was proud to be the Networking Reception Sponsor at the...
03/09/2026

A great evening with the maritime community in Dubai.

MLA College was proud to be the Networking Reception Sponsor at the ICS Middle East Conference & Awards 2026, which brought together around 400 maritime professionals for an evening of industry discussion, networking and recognition.

Representing MLA College were Glenn Harris, Chief Operating Officer, and Arjun Sekhon, Partnerships & Alliances Manager, who had the opportunity to meet professionals from across the sector and have some great conversations about education, career development and the skills needed across a changing maritime industry.


It was also a pleasure to connect with Ravi Shankar, FICS, Chairman of the ICS Middle East branch (Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers), and Krishnan Subramaniam FICS, International Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.


A highlight of the evening was recognising high achievers in the Institute's professional examinations and celebrating the next generation of maritime professionals. Congratulations to all of the 2025–2026 awardees on their achievements.


For MLA, events like this are an important opportunity to stay close to the industry and the professionals we serve, understanding how careers, skills and the maritime sector itself continue to evolve.

Thank you to ICS Middle East for bringing the community together, and to everyone who took the time to meet and connect with us during the evening.

The first in-person day of SEEDS 2026 is underway in London. Following yesterday’s online programme, academics, industry...
02/09/2026

The first in-person day of SEEDS 2026 is underway in London.

Following yesterday’s online programme, academics, industry leaders and sustainability professionals have come together at GEDU House for two days of discussion, knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Prof. Mohammad Dastbaz, Principal and CEO of MLA College College, and Kevin McCole, Managing Director of External Engagement and Sustainability at GEDU Global Education, opened today’s programme and welcomed delegates to the conference.

The day has already brought together leading voices from academia and industry, including Professor Chris Gorse of Loughborough University, Chair of SEEDS and RISE, and Professor Saul Humphrey, President of the The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

With conversations spanning sustainability, engineering, the built environment, technology and education, it is great to see the first in-person sessions of International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference 2026 bringing different perspectives together under one roof.

MLA College is proud to be part of the collaboration behind SEEDS 2026.

MLA College is proud to be a Session Partner at ReThink HK 2026, taking place on 10–11 September at the Hong Kong Conven...
02/09/2026

MLA College is proud to be a Session Partner at ReThink HK 2026, taking place on 10–11 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

At ReThink HK 2026, MLA College will be part of a dedicated session exploring the role of green shipping corridors in shaping a more sustainable maritime future for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

Green Shipping Corridors: Positioning Hong Kong and the GBA as a Regional Net-Zero Maritime Hub

The discussion will bring together perspectives on the development of green shipping corridors and the opportunities and challenges surrounding their implementation across the region.

Andrew Wong, Business Development Manager, Asia at MLA College, will moderate the session, joined by industry experts including Dr. Kaushik ROY, MLA College Associate Tutor and Vice President of The Nautical Institute.

We look forward to being part of the wider conversations at ReThink HK 2026 and connecting with professionals across the maritime and sustainability sectors.

Stay updated at www.rethink-event.com

Can technological progress move faster than our ability to make it sustainable? That is one of the questions at the hea...
29/08/2026

Can technological progress move faster than our ability to make it sustainable?

That is one of the questions at the heart of this year's International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference.

The 2026 theme, ‘Looking at 2026 through the eyes of 2015: Intelligence beyond technology’, reflects on just how much has changed since the first SEEDS conference was held eleven years ago.

Artificial intelligence and rapid technological advancement are reshaping industries and creating new possibilities. But they also raise important questions about their impact on people, the environment and our ability to meet long-term sustainability commitments.

Across three days, SEEDS 2026 will bring together researchers, academics and industry professionals to explore topics including:

- AI and sustainable design
- The environmental impact of technology
- Sustainability, ethics and responsibility
- Energy-efficient modelling and green technologies
- The consequences of AI for people and society
- The role of policy in driving sustainable change

How can we harness technological progress without losing sight of the environmental and societal outcomes it should serve?

We look forward to exploring that question at SEEDS 2026 from 1–3 September.

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Next week, researchers, academics and industry professionals will come together for the International Sustainable Ecolog...
27/08/2026

Next week, researchers, academics and industry professionals will come together for the International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference 2026.

MLA College is proud to be helping co-host this year’s conference alongside Leeds Beckett University, Loughborough University, the University of Suffolk and UWE Bristol

Taking place from 1–3 September, SEEDS brings together research and discussion around sustainability in the built environment, with this year’s conference exploring how innovation, education and collaboration can contribute to a more sustainable future.

MLA College’s Prof. Mohammad Dastbaz is among the Conference Chairs, while Professor John Chudley CEng FIMarEST will deliver a keynote exploring ethics and sustainability for professionally registered engineers and technicians.

We look forward to welcoming delegates and contributing to the conversations taking place across the three days.

Learn more about SEEDS 2026: https://tinyurl.com/yc28xj5a

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