Program Overview

Maritime Engineering (MEng)

Overview

This is a specialized integrated master's course, which covers a number of advanced naval architecture topics. Here you'll get a broad mechanical engineering degree with a focus on maritime engineering. You'll study topics like design, mechanics, and hydrodynamics as you prepare for a range of science careers.

Entry Requirements

• AAA including mathematics and either physics, chemistry, or further mathematics
• A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed
• Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking
• Applicants who have not studied the required A-levels can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year

Course Structure

• Year 1: Fundamentals in engineering and science
• Year 2: Discipline-specific subjects and optional modules
• Year 3: Individual research project and marine craft design challenge
• Year 4: Group design project and specialized modules

Modules

• Year 1:
  • An Introduction to Engineering Design
  • Basic Naval Architecture
  • Data Science and Computing for Engineers
  • Electrical and Electronics Systems
  • Engineering Mathematics Workshop
  • Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
  • Mechanics, Structures, and Materials
  • Professional Development for Maritime Engineers
  • ThermoFluids
• Year 2:
  • Engineering Management and Law
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Materials and Structures
  • Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II
  • Professional Development for Maritime Engineers
  • Ship Design and Economics
  • Ship Resistance and Propulsion
  • Ship Structural Design and Production
  • Systems Design and Computing for Ships
• Year 3:
  • Control and Instrumentation
  • Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
  • Individual Project
  • Manufacturing and Materials
  • Marine Craft Concept Design
  • Marine Engineering
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Marine Structures
  • Optimisation
  • Professional Development for Maritime Engineers
  • Ship Manoeuvring and Control
  • Yacht and High Performance Craft
• Year 4:
  • Advanced Electrical Systems
  • Advanced Sensors and Condition Monitoring
  • Applications of CFD
  • Composites Engineering Design and Mechanics
  • Design Search and Optimisation (DSO) - Principles, Methods, Parameterizations, and Case Studies
  • Group Design Project
  • Marine Structures in Fluids
  • Maritime Robotics
  • Maritime Safety: Risk, Environment, and Law
  • Offshore Engineering & Analysis
  • Project Risk Management
  • Renewable Energy from Wind, Wave, and Tide
  • Sailing Yacht and Powercraft Design
  • Zero Carbon Ship Resistance and Propulsion

Learning and Assessment

• Lectures
• Classes and tutorials
• Coursework
• Individual and group projects
• Independent learning
• Assessment breakdown:
  • Year 1: 48% written exam, 31% coursework, 21% practical exam
  • Year 2: 45% written exam, 46% coursework, 9% practical exam
  • Year 3: 6% written exam, 86% coursework, 8% practical exam
  • Year 4: 44% written exam, 26% coursework, 30% practical exam

Careers and Employability

• The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model
• Work experience opportunities
• Careers services and support
• Entrepreneurship culture and start-up support

Fees, Costs, and Funding

• Tuition fees: £9,535 (UK), £28,800 (EU and international)
• What your fees pay for: full cost of tuition and standard exams
• Accommodation and living costs: not included in tuition fees
• Bursaries, scholarships, and other funding: available for UK and EU students
• Funding for EU and international students: available

Related Courses

• Maritime Engineering (BEng)
• Other courses in the Maritime engineering subject area