Program Overview

Program Overview

The MEng Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering program is designed to develop graduates capable of dealing with engineering challenges on a wide range of marine vehicles and structures. The degree aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of naval architecture and ocean engineering principles, including the design, construction, and operation of ships, offshore platforms, and other marine systems.

Course Content

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Engineering Mechanics
• Introduction to Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
• Analysis Tools for Marine Design
• Mathematics 1B and 2B
• Elective Classes
• Hydrostatics & Stability of Marine Vehicles
• Marine Engineering Fundamentals
• Principles of Marine Design & Production
• Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 1
• Engineering Applications for Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
• Mathematics 3B
• Fluid Mechanics in Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
• Professional Development & Marine Business
• Marine Design
• Hydrodynamics, Resistance & Propulsion
• Marine Engineering Systems & Control
• Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 2
• The Marine Environment
• Offshore Oil & Gas Production Systems
• Business Concepts & International Merchant Shipping
• Seakeeping & Manoeuvring
• Theory & Practice of Marine CFD
• Finite Element Analysis of Marine Structures
• Ship Structural Dynamics
• Structural Reliability
• Dynamics of Offshore Structures
• Ocean Engineering Project
• Group Design Project
• Advanced Marine Design
• Waterborne Transportation Systems
• The Maritime Regulatory Framework
• Renewable Marine Energy Systems
• On-board Energy Management and Environment Protection
• Risers & Mooring Lines
• Design & Construction of FPSOs
• Systems Availability & Maintenance

Learning and Teaching

The main methods of teaching are lectures, tutorials, laboratory and group design classes. Students can expect an average of 20 hours of these per week. Self-study is also important as it develops the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems.

Assessment

The main method of assessment is exams in January and May. Presentations, laboratory reports, and other forms of coursework are submitted and marked individually throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: AAAA or AAABB (Maths A and Physics or Engineering Science at B)
• Advanced Highers: Maths and Physics recommended
• A Levels: AAB-BBB (Maths and Physics)
• International Baccalaureate: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5)
• HNC/HND: Entry to BEng in the first instance
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country
• English language requirements: If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application

Fees and Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• 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 & Northern Ireland fee status
• International: £29,350
• University preparation programme fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre

Careers

With skills including analytical, numeracy, and problem-solving, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering graduates are suited to a wide range of career opportunities. Recent job titles include:

• Naval Architect
• Ocean Engineer
• Subsea Engineer
• Marine Surveyor
• Offshore Renewables Engineer
• Project Engineer Some graduates go on to postgraduate study or research.