Overview

Course Details

This Maritime Engineering Science Naval Architecture MSc course is one of 5 maritime engineering science specialisms you can study at the University of Southampton.

Each one gives a broad overview of the key concepts of maritime engineering science while allowing you to pursue your own interests or career plans by focusing on a particular area.

It's ideal if you have an engineering, science or maths background and want a career in the maritime sector. You don’t need to have specialist knowledge of ship science already – we'll teach you what you need to know.

On this course you’ll take specialist modules allowing you to explore the key concepts of naval architecture, such as:

resistance and propulsion
maritime structure
manoeuvring
hydrodynamics
materials

You’ll also undertake an experimental or numerical research project, and benefit from our Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute research network and our world-class maritime engineering facilities, including the largest towing tank in a UK university.

This master's programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning, for Chartered Engineer and Chartered Marine Engineer registration. Candidates must hold a BEng/BSc undergraduate first degree that is accredited for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Career Opportunities

With this degree you'll be in strong demand as a naval architect or marine architect. Jobs in this area have good starting salaries and excellent career progression opportunities.

Graduates work across many different organisations. The Solent region around Southampton is the main UK hub for the maritime sector, home to employers such as:

Lloyd’s Register
Carnival
BMT
Nigel Gee
the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Organisations such BAE Systems, QinetiQ and Babcock support the defence sector and employ a number of our graduates. The offshore and marine renewable development industries offer excellent prospects both to work in the UK or globally in locations such as Singapore, Houston or Perth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advances in Ship Resistance and Propulsion
Ship Science
Marine Hydrodynamics
Marine Structures in Fluids
Maritime Safety: Risk, Environment and Law
Applications of CFD
Design Search and Optimisation (DSO) - Principles, Methods, Parameterizations and Case Studies
Failure of Materials and Components

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-07 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Hydrology & Water Management Marine Engineering View 179 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in:

engineering
marine engineering
naval architecture
ship science
physics
maths

You might also be considered you if you have a degree in oceanography or architecture, or are studying at a marine academy.

Tuition Fee

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International

27404 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27404 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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