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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 26,700
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
60 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Naval Architecture | Marine Engineering | Marine Technology
Area of study
Engineering
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 26,700
About Program

Program Overview


This four-year Naval Architecture program covers the design and engineering of marine vehicles, with a focus on high-performance vessels like sailing yachts and high-speed ships. Hands-on experience is gained through laboratory and design classes, as well as field trips and international work placements. Career opportunities range from marine design to shipbuilding and engineering consultation.

Program Outline


Outline:

  • Year 1 & 2:
  • Engineering Science
  • Fundamentals of naval architecture
  • Buoyancy and floatation
  • Stability
  • Ship types
  • Terminology
  • Resistance and propulsion
  • Ship structural analysis
  • Ship design
  • Marine engineering systems
  • Business and management subjects
  • Year 3 & 4:
  • Advanced subjects related to the design of conventional ships, sailing yachts, high-speed ships, and other high-performance marine vehicles
  • State-of-the-art tools for analyzing water flow around ship hulls, predicting stresses and strains in the hull structure, and the behavior of ships in waves
  • Design of yachts and powercraft
  • Predicting the behavior of high-performance sailing yachts and high-speed ships
  • Specialized individual project on a subject of choice involving calculations, design, computer studies, or tank-testing using departmental facilities

Teaching:

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Laboratory and group design classes
  • Field trips
  • Guest lectures
  • Seminars

Careers:

  • Defense
  • Marine Designers
  • Oil and Gas – subsea, on-shore/off-shore
  • Ship classification
  • Technical Services
  • Engineering consulting
  • Naval Architect
  • Junior Naval Architect
  • Ship Surveyor
  • Marine Engineer
  • Project Engineer

Other:

  • Students can train to use the department’s 33-foot racing yacht
  • International work placement opportunities
  • Sponsorships and scholarship opportunities
  • Access to departmental and faculty sponsorship and scholarships
  • Cutting-edge computer facilities
  • Industry standard software

Scotland: £1,820 England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,250 International: £26,700

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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

Total programs
511
Average ranking globally
#276
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