Maritime Engineering Science: Naval Architecture MSc
University of Southampton
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This masters covers the core subjects of Maritime Engineering Science for both the design and analysis of marine craft and structures within the marine environment. You can choose from five pathways, each covers a broad context alongside an in-depth specialisation of your choice.On this pathway, youll get detailed insight into core naval architecture subject areas, such as resistance and propulsion, maritime structures, manoeuvring, hydrodynamics and materials.This course is ideal if you are a ...Read more

This master's covers the core subjects of Maritime Engineering Science for both the design and analysis of marine craft and structures within the marine environment. You can choose from five pathways, each covers a broad context alongside an in-depth specialisation of your choice.

On this pathway, you'll get detailed insight into core naval architecture subject areas, such as resistance and propulsion, maritime structures, manoeuvring, hydrodynamics and materials.

This course is ideal if you are a graduate or professional with an engineering, scientific or mathematical background, and want to pursue a career in the maritime sector. Specialist knowledge of the discipline isn't essential, as we'll provide you with an introductory module to the fundamentals of Ship Science.

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level): Examinations, presentations, coursework and dissertation. Professional bodies: Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) |Institution of Mechanical Engineers |Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) | Engineering Council | Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) | European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes (EAEP).

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Jonny
25 Oct 24

Quality of teaching is excellent. All engineering lectures are very engaging and are skilled at explaining concepts. They do not just read from PowerPoint slides; this makes all..Read more

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Aadithya
16 Feb 24

University is top ranked with almost 100% placement in my..Read more

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A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in naval architecture, ship science, engineering, physics or mathematics

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Private rented accommodation - 450 (per month in Southampton)

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25 Oct 24
Maritime Engineering Science: Naval Architecture MSc
Quality of teaching is excellent. All engineering lectures are very engaging and are skilled at explaining concepts. They do not just read from PowerPoint slides; this makes all...
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16 Feb 24
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University is top ranked with almost 100% placement in my...
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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

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