Program Overview

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MSc Marine Engineering with Specialisation in Autonomous Marine Vehicles

The MSc Marine Engineering with Specialisation in Autonomous Marine Vehicles is a postgraduate program designed for graduates in naval architecture, mechanical engineering, marine engineering, and related disciplines who want to gain advanced knowledge of autonomous marine technology.

Overview

This program aims to address the identified market need for a postgraduate qualification relevant to the maritime industry, developing skills and knowledge in autonomy and IT technologies used in the sector. The course is delivered by the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME) and includes a blend of compulsory and optional modules, a group project, and an individual project.

Course Content

The taught part of the program includes modules dealing with:

• Intelligent sensing, deep learning, and data analysis
• Hydrodynamics of underwater vehicles
• Digital twins of autonomous vehicles
• Marine engineering simulation and modeling

Key Facts

• Start date: September
• Accreditation: RINA / IMarEST
• Study mode and duration: MSc: 12 months, full-time
• Guest lectures: Industrial experts, visiting academics, and researchers

Study with Us

The program is designed for graduates who want to gain advanced knowledge of autonomous marine technology. Students will benefit from excellent teaching facilities, including a departmental racing yacht, hydrodynamics lab, wave flume tank, marine engine laboratory, and more.

Why this Course?

The maritime industry is undergoing a transformation with the advent of Industry 4.0, and autonomous technology is poised to play a significant role. This program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to develop autonomous systems based on machine learning and artificial intelligence.

What You’ll Study

The course will cover a range of topics, including:

• System availability and maintenance
• Marine engineering simulation and modeling
• Intelligent sensing and reasoning through machine learning
• Onboard energy management and marine environment protection
• Autonomous marine vehicles and digital twin
• Ship operability and control
• Group project
• Neural networks and deep learning

Learning and Teaching

The program is delivered over two teaching semesters of 11 weeks each, with formal lectures supported by tutorials and laboratory experiments. Students are required to attend an induction prior to the start of the course.

Assessment

There are two types of assessment methods: coursework assessment only and examination assessment. For examined modules, the final assessment mark typically consists of 30 to 40% coursework and 60 to 70% examination.

Guest Lectures

Students will appreciate industry experts involved in the teaching on selected modules within this program. The group project will be assessed by a panel of industry experts.

Entry Requirements

• MSc: BEng with First or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours or equivalent overseas qualification
• PgDip: Applicants with marginally lower qualifications will be considered for the Postgraduate Diploma in the first instance
• English language requirements: If English is not the first language, please visit the English language requirements page for full details

Fees and Funding

• Scotland: £11,900
• England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: £11,900
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland fee status
• International: £30,250
• Available scholarships: Take a look at the scholarships search for funding opportunities

Careers

We believe that there will be huge home/EU and overseas demand for graduates of this program. Job titles for future graduates include:

• Graduate/Senior naval architect
• Marine surveyor
• Academic/Researcher
• Design engineer
• Fleet manager
• Consultant

Graduates should be able to work at:

• Classification societies
• Ministry of Defence
• Shipping companies
• Research centers, experimental facilities, and universities
• Naval architecture companies

Glasgow

Our campus is based in the heart of Glasgow, next to the Merchant City, both of which are great locations for sightseeing, shopping, and socializing alongside studies.