Maritime Affairs — International Transport and Logistics (WMU–SMU joint) is a 14-month,80-credit English programme in Shanghai, awarded by WMU. The 2027–2028 intake has two classroom terms and a dissertation term that may be remote; no SMU dualaward is implied.

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1
Submit the required documents to the ITLProgramme Office during 1 September 2026–31 March 2027; use the official current application form.
2
The Programme Office reviews materials; shortlisted applicants attend an online interview.
3
Confirm WMU degree admission, tuition, study location and the individual dissertation plan in the official notice.
4
Arrange housing, insurance, any required travel/visa documents and the separately clarified overseas study trip; follow programme instructions.

Deadlines & Intake

Intake

May

When to start

Start document preparation and application planning at least 3–6 months before the May intake.

Admissions notes

ITL 2028/23 rdintake applications:1 September 2026–31 March 2027; programme May 2027–July 2028. WMU detailed 14-month/80-credit version matches this cohort; stale 15-month/88-credit overview is excluded.