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.

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.

GEDU Global Education

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

GEDU Global Education

Your professional experience has already shaped where you are today. The right next step should help shape where you go ...
26/08/2026

Your professional experience has already shaped where you are today. The right next step should help shape where you go next.

MLA College’s MBA pathways are designed for experienced professionals who want to build on their existing knowledge, deepen their expertise and develop the strategic thinking needed for the next stage of their career.

From Maritime Operations and Marketing to Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Capital Markets & Finance and FinTech, each pathway provides an opportunity to focus your MBA around an area relevant to your professional ambitions.

Build on your experience. Develop your perspective. Take your career further.

🔗 Learn more about MLA College’s MBA pathways: https://tinyurl.com/ccmesusn

Our partnership with The Professional Cricketers'​ Association' Association has shown that sustainability learning can i...
25/08/2026

Our partnership with The Professional Cricketers'​ Association' Association has shown that sustainability learning can inspire conversations far beyond the classroom.

As part of the PCA's Front Foot Action Sustainability Plan, four professional cricketers completed MLA College's ByteSize Sustainable Development Goals courses, sharing their reflections on what they learnt and how the flexible online format supported their learning.

Swipe through to hear their thoughts.

Discover our CPD-accredited ByteSize SDG courses and start your own sustainability learning journey.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4uxc7s92

September could be the right time to move your ambitions forward.Join our September Intake Webinar and discover how stud...
24/08/2026

September could be the right time to move your ambitions forward.

Join our September Intake Webinar and discover how studying with MLA College can fit around your professional and personal commitments while supporting your next academic step.

We’ll take you through the application process, what you need before applying and how to get started, with the opportunity to ask questions along the way.

📅 Friday, 4 September 2026
⏲️ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM BST

Applications for the September intake are still open.

Register now and take the next step towards your goals.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/jb7tbk9f

MLA College is proud to be the Sustainability Partner for The PIEoneer Awards 2026, working with The PIE and ONE TRIBE t...
23/08/2026

MLA College is proud to be the Sustainability Partner for The PIEoneer Awards 2026, working with The PIE and ONE TRIBE to support environmental projects in the UK and around the world.

Through the partnership, registrations for this year’s awards are helping to support verified climate and conservation initiatives focused on protecting rainforests, restoring biodiversity, safeguarding ecosystems and reducing carbon emissions.

These initiatives reflect a shared commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and to creating a more positive environmental impact across the international education community.

We look forward to joining The PIEoneer Awards 2026 and celebrating the people and organisations helping to shape a more sustainable future.

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