Program Overview

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Overview

The Naval Architecture, Marine and Ocean Engineering MSc program provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage complex engineering problems across the maritime sector. This program combines technical knowledge of marine technology engineering subjects with practical industrial applications, helping students develop the ability to manage complex engineering problems.

What You'll Learn

Depending on the chosen modules, this course develops knowledge and skills in:

• Latest technology trends in the maritime technology sector
• Propellers and turbines
• Marine hydrodynamics
• Naval architecture
• Subsea technology and pipeline engineering
• Advanced structural analysis to ships and offshore systems
• Dynamic performance of marine and offshore systems
• Risk assessment procedures
• Designing mooring systems
• Offshore operations

The program covers topics associated with:

• Offshore renewable energy systems
• Subsea systems
• Marine technology
• Maritime structures
• Hydrodynamics
• Marine propulsion
• Energy and environmental performance
• Data analytics

Modules

The program includes the following modules:

• Compulsory modules:
  • Dissertation (60 credits)
  • Group Project (20 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Marine Technology (20 credits)
  • Ship Performance and Advanced Technology (20 credits)
  • Experimental and Computational Modelling of Marine Systems (20 credits)
• Marine Engineering Stream:
  • Mechanical Power Transmission Systems (20 credits)
  • Marine Systems and Digitalisation (20 credits)
• Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Stream:
  • Structural and Risk Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits)
  • Ocean Energy Systems Engineering (20 credits)

How You'll Learn

The program uses a multidisciplinary approach to teaching, with students engaging with peers across all key maritime technology disciplines. Teaching methods typically consist of:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical sessions
• Group work
• Personal supervision

Modules are taught by block delivery, allowing students to immerse themselves and understand the subject in more depth. The program also includes site trips to local maritime-related industries, enhancing students' understanding of the operation, challenges, and new advances in the maritime and offshore industry.

Your Development

The program is designed to provide students with advanced expertise in naval architecture, marine, and ocean engineering, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to meet industry demand and drive innovation across the sector. The Multidisciplinary Group Project allows students to work with peers from different maritime disciplines on a practical engineering problem, enhancing their communication and team working skills.

Your Future

Graduates of this program are prepared for a wide range of careers across the globe in naval architecture, marine, and ocean engineering sectors, including:

• Classification societies
• Ship operation
• Marine design and consultancy
• Offshore renewable industries
• Subsea and pipeline industries
• Shipbuilding and ship repair

The program also provides a route into further study at the PhD level.

Quality and Ranking

• 42% of the university's research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• Global Top 140 University – QS World University Rankings 2026
• Global Top 160 University – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
• Top 145 for Engineering and Technology – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

Facilities

Students have access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities, including:

• Unique large-scale laboratories
• Blythe Marine Station and the high-speed research vessel, The Princess Royal
• Cavitation tunnel
• Towing tank
• Combined wind, wave, and current tank
• Hydrodynamics laboratory
• Engine laboratories
• Dedicated computer cluster running specialist marine design software
• University, regional, and national HPCs (High-Performance Computing)

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year):

• Home students: £13,900
• International students: £30,050

The university offers a range of scholarships, including a 25% discount on international fees for EU students.

Entry Requirements

Academic entry requirements:

• A 2:2 honors degree or an international equivalent in a relevant subject
• A maths background is required

Qualifications from outside the UK are also considered, and students can check the university's website for specific requirements.

English language requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
• Pearson: 62 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills)
• Duolingo English Test: 105 overall (with a minimum of 95 in all sub-skills)
• TOEFL: 90 overall (with a minimum of 20 in all sub-skills)

How to Apply

The application portal has instructions to guide students through the application process. Students can choose to start their application, save their details, and come back to complete it later. The program code for the MSc is 5497F, and for the MSc with a preliminary year, it is 5498F. A deposit of £1,500 is required for international students, and an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate may be necessary.