MSc Marine Engineering with Specialisation in Autonomous Marine Vehicles
Program Overview
The MSc Marine Engineering with Specialization in Autonomous Marine Vehicles program equips graduates with advanced knowledge in autonomous marine technology, blending compulsory and optional modules with a group and individual project.
Program Outline
Outline:
The MSc Marine Engineering with Specialisation in Autonomous Marine Vehicles program is designed for graduates in naval architecture, mechanical engineering, marine engineering, and related disciplines who want to gain advanced knowledge of autonomous marine technology. Students will study a blend of compulsory and optional modules including a group project and then complete an individual project. The taught parts of the course will comprise 120 credits including a 40-credit group project. The taught part of this postgraduate programme includes modules dealing with the following subjects:
- Intelligent sensing, deep learning and data analysis
- Hydrodynamics of underwater vehicles
- Digital twins of autonomous vehicles
- Marine engineering simulation and modelling
Assessment:
Students will study a blend of compulsory and optional modules including a group project and then complete an individual project. The taught parts of the course will comprise 120 credits including a 40-credit group project.
Careers:
We believe that there will be huge home/EU and overseas demand for these graduates. Job titles for future graduates of this postgraduate programme include but not limited to:
- Graduate/Senior naval architect
- Marine surveyor
- Academic/Researcher
- Design engineer
- Fleet manager
- The department supports and promotes students in various competitions and awards, from cash bursaries for top performing students to the highest of awards from international organisations.
- We have excellent teaching facilities including:
- Kelvin Hydrodynamics Lab - the largest fully operational ship-model experiment tank in any UK university
- Marine engine laboratory
- Cutting-edge computer facilities including high performance computers
- Industry standard software packages
Overview:
- Founded in 1796 as Anderson's Institution
- Received its Royal Charter in 1964, becoming the University of Strathclyde
- Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK for engineering and technology
- Home to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), a world-leading research center in metal forming
- Notable alumni include Sir James Black (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), Sir David Murray (former CEO of Rangers Football Club), and Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (astrophysicist)
Student Life:
- Over 23,000 students from over 100 countries
- 150+ student clubs and societies, including sports teams, cultural groups, and academic societies
- Student support services include counseling, health, and disability support
- Campus facilities include a sports center, library, and student union
Academics:
- Offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, science, business, law, and social sciences
- Faculty includes world-renowned experts in their fields
- Teaching methodologies emphasize hands-on learning and industry engagement
- Academic support services include tutoring, writing centers, and language support
- Unique academic programs include the Strathclyde MBA, which is ranked among the top 100 MBAs in the world
Top Reasons to Study Here:
- Excellent reputation for teaching and research, particularly in engineering and technology
- Strong industry connections and opportunities for internships and placements
- Specialized facilities such as the AFRC and the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
- Vibrant student life with a diverse and inclusive community
- Located in the heart of Glasgow, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city
Services:
- Counseling and mental health support
- Health center with a range of medical services
- Accommodation services with a variety of on-campus and off-campus options
- Library resources with over 1 million books and journals
- Technology support including IT services and free Wi-Fi
- Career development services with support for job searching, CV writing, and interview preparation
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.
