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This MSc will suit engineering, mathematics and physical sciences graduates who wish to specialise in the maritime engineering science sector. No prior knowledge of the discipline is required. The programme offers a sound understanding of the relevant fundamental principles, methods, analysis, synthesis and engineering applications.
Programme structure
There are six themes, each with compulsory lecture modules for in-depth specialisation, plus three to five options to broaden your portfolio of expertise. You will complete a research project during semester two, to be submitted by September. The eight themes are:
Advanced Materials: Failure of materials; Finite element analysis; Fundamentals of ship science;* Marine law; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Materials in transport; Structural integrity; Theory of plate structures
Marine Engineering: Advanced electrical systems; Fundamentals of ship science;* Instrumentation for marine engineering; Introductory physical oceanography; Marine law; Marine propulsion engineering; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Naval architecture dynamics; Plant condition monitoring
Maritime Computational Fluid Dynamics: Application of CFD; Computational fluid dynamics; Finite element analysis; Fundamentals of ship science;* Geometry and grid generation; Numerical methods; Turbulence 1: physics and measurement; Turbulence 2: computation and modelling
Naval Architecture: Advances in resistance and propulsion; Fundamentals of ship science;* Introductory physical oceanography; Marine law; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Maritime fluid–structure interaction; Structural integrity
Ship Science: Fundamentals of ship science;* Introductory physical oceanography; Marine law; Marine propulsion engineering; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Maritime fluid–structure interaction; Theory of plate structures
Yacht and Small Craft: Fundamentals of ship science;* High-performance craft; Introductory physical oceanography; Marine law; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Powercraft performance and design; Sailing yacht design; Yacht experimental techniques
* Provided as an intensive, short course in the first two weeks of semester one
Key facts
Entry requirements: 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) or above in engineering, mathematics or a science-based subject; applicants with relevant employment experience will be considered
Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)
Assessment: Examinations, research project, thesis
Start date: October
Applying: University application form with transcripts
Closing date: Typically end of May
Fees: See programme fees page
Careers: Engineering professions; further research
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