Program Overview

MSc Advanced Naval Architecture

The MSc Advanced Naval Architecture programme is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in naval architecture, marine design, and marine structures. The programme addresses an identified market need for a postgraduate qualification relevant to the naval architecture industry.

Course Overview

The programme is delivered over two teaching semesters, with a combination of compulsory and elective classes, including a group project and an individual project. The taught part of the course comprises 120 credits, including a 40-credit group project.

Course Content

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• Ship Design and Safety
• Hydrodynamic Performance
• Ship Structures
• Maritime Regulatory Framework
• Ship Powering in Service
• Theory and Practice of Marine CFD
• Ship Operability and Control
• Maritime Safety & Risk
• Group Design Project
• Advanced Marine Design
• Offshore Structural Integrity
• Shipping Economics and Market Sector Analysis
• Autonomous Marine Vehicles & Digital Twin

Learning and Teaching

The programme is delivered through a combination of formal lectures, tutorials, and laboratory experiments. Students are required to attend an induction prior to the start of the course.

Assessment

The assessment methods used in the programme include coursework, exams, and project presentations. The final assessment mark typically consists of 30 to 40% coursework and 60 to 70% examination.

International Students

The University of Strathclyde has a thriving international community, with students from over 140 countries. International students can find more information about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde on the university's website.

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirements for the programme are a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. English language requirements also apply.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the programme vary depending on the student's country of origin. Students from Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland may be eligible for support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) or other funding bodies. International students can find more information about scholarships and funding opportunities on the university's website.

Careers

Graduates of the programme can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Graduate/Senior naval architect
• Marine surveyor
• Academic/Researcher
• Design engineer
• Fleet manager
• Consultant
• Classification societies
• Ministry of Defence
• Shipping companies
• Research centres, experimental facilities, and universities
• Naval architecture companies

Facilities

The university has excellent teaching facilities, including:

• Catalina – the departmental racing yacht
• Kelvin Hydrodynamics Lab – the largest fully operational ship-model experiment tank in any UK university
• Towing/wave tank exclusively for teaching purposes
• Marine engine laboratory
• Cutting-edge computer facilities, including high-performance computers
• Industry-standard software packages

Start Dates

The programme has two start dates: September and January. Students can apply for the programme through the university's website.

• 2025 entry
• 2026 entry

Contact

For more information about the programme, please visit the University of Strathclyde's website.