BEng Hons Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde's BEng Hons Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles program equips students with the expertise to design, engineer, and operate marine vehicles. Through core and specialized coursework, students gain a strong foundation in engineering and naval architecture principles, with a focus on high-performance vessels, including sailing yachts, powerboats, and innovative marine systems. Hands-on learning experiences and individual projects enhance students' practical skills, preparing them for careers in the marine industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BEng Hons Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles degree program at the University of Strathclyde is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to design, build, and operate marine vehicles. The program emphasizes the design and engineering of high-performance leisure and commercial vehicles, including sailing and power yachts, fast ferries, hydrofoils, hovercraft, fishing boats, and the concept designs of the future.

Outline:

Year 1 and 2

Students in Years 1 and 2 follow a common core curriculum that provides a foundation in engineering science and the fundamentals of naval architecture. Courses include:

• Engineering Science
• Fundamentals of Naval Architecture
• Buoyancy and Floatation
• Stability
• Ship Types
• Terminology
As students progress, they begin to study more specialized naval architecture subjects, such as:
• Resistance and Propulsion
• Ship Structural Analysis
• Ship Design
• Marine Engineering Systems
• Business and Management

Year 3 and 4

In Years 3 and 4, students focus on the design of conventional ships, sailing yachts, high-speed ships, and other high-performance marine vehicles. They study state-of-the-art tools for analyzing the water flow around ship hulls, predicting the stresses and strains in the hull structure, and the behavior of ships in waves. They also study the design of yachts and powercraft, and how to predict the behavior of high-performance sailing yachts and high-speed ships. Students also complete an individual project on a topic of their choice, which can involve any combination of calculations, design, computer studies, or tank-testing using the department's facilities.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a combination of exams, coursework, and projects. Exams are typically held at the end of each semester and cover the material from the lectures and tutorials. Coursework assignments may include essays, reports, and presentations. Projects are typically completed over the course of a semester and involve the design and construction of a marine vehicle.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are active in research and industry. The department has a strong focus on hands-on learning, and students have access to a variety of facilities, including a towing/wave tank, a marine engine laboratory, and a cutting-edge computer lab.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in the marine industry. They can work as naval architects, marine engineers, or in other related fields. Graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Samsung Heavy Industries, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including the Orchid mentoring program and the Strathclyde Yacht Club.
• The department has a strong international reputation and attracts students from all over the world.

|Fees|2024/25| Scotland| £1,820| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9,250|International|£26,700| |Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council. |Assuming no change in fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study in 2024/25, this is capped at £27,750 (with the exception of the MPharm and integrated Masters programmes), MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.| | | | | | | |