Course summary
This MSc in Maritime Engineering Science covers the core subjects of Maritime Engineering for both the design and analysis of marine craft and structures within the marine environment. You can choose from five themes, each covers a broad context alongside an in-depth specialisation of your choice. On the Yacht and High-Performance Craft pathway, you'll specialise in the analysis, design and performance of yachts, small craft and other high-performance surface vessels. 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.
Modules
Compulsory modules include: Fundamentals of Maritime Engineering; Maritime Safety: Risk, Environment and Law; MSc Research Project; Composites Engineering Design and Mechanics; Sailing Yacht and Powercraft Design; Yacht and High-Performance Craft. Optional modules include: Applications of CFD; Design Search and Optimisation (DSO) - Principles, Methods, Parameterizations and Case Studies; Marine Structures; Marine Hydrodynamics; Failure of Materials and Components; Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics, Zero Carbon Ship Resistance and Propulsion. For a full list of modules visit the website.
Assessment method
Examinations, presentations, coursework and dissertation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, Institute of
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
- Naval Architects, Royal Institution of
- Engineering Council
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 degree in marine/maritime engineering, naval architecture, ship science, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, physics or maths, yacht or powercraft design. Specific module requirements are also required, please check the website for further details.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ