Naval Architecture, Marine and Ocean Engineering MSc

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Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

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Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

We have a multidisciplinary approach to teaching. You'll engage with students across all key maritime technology disciplines. This offers a rich and diverse learning experience.

Our teaching methods typically consist of:

• lectures
• seminars
• practical sessions
• group work
• personal supervision

Modules are taught by block delivery, allowing you to immerse yourself and understand the subject in more depth.

Our strong industrial engagement means our courses are shaped by industry.

The course is also available with a preliminary year if you do not meet the entry criteria for the one-year Master's course.

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Case study
• Design or creative project
• Dissertation
• Oral examination
• PC examination
• Problem-solving exercises
• Report
• Research proposal
• Research paper
• Written examination
• Written exercise

Dissertation

You'll engage in cutting-edge marine technology research that tackles global challenges such as:

• climate change
• marine pollution
• environmental impact

You’ll also have the opportunity to explore areas like ship performance and alternative propulsion design.

Building on the knowledge gained from your chosen modules, you’ll develop advanced research skills by working on a research project. Your project will typically align with current research within the School of Engineering or in collaboration with industry partners.

You'll choose an individual dissertation project. This may be theoretical, experimental, or involve the development of a simulation model of maritime engineering systems, including ship propulsion and power transmission systems. Our research strengths include:

• design of new propulsion configurations such as electric propulsion and fuel cell powered systems
• engine emission prediction and simulation
• data analytics for ship performance and optimisation
• ships' environmental and performance indexing
• performance analysis of abatement technologies and measures (eg SCR, alternative fuels, ballast water treatment systems, etc)

You may also have the opportunity to undertake a project sponsored by one of our industry partners.

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• academic staff
• personal tutors and research supervisors
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives
• peers

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff, who will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• groups
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

Dr Andrew Aspden
Lecturer in Thermofluid Dynamics

Dr Maryam Haroutunian
Lecturer in Marine Technology

Professor Zhiqiang Hu
Lloyds Professor of Offshore Engineering

Professor D John Mangan
Professor of Marine Transport and Logistics

Dr Rosemary Norman
Senior Lecturer

Dr Kayvan Pazouki
Senior Lecturer

Dr Yongchang Pu
Lecturer

Dr Weichao Shi
Reader in Net Zero Maritime Systems

Dr David Trodden
Lecturer in Marine Technology 

Dr Ben Wetenhall
Lecturer

Dr Narakorn Srinil
Reader/Associate Professor in Subsea Engineering

Dr Yi Zhou
Lecturer in Marine Engineering

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As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. You may be eligible for a scholarship worth 25% off the international fee. Search our funding database. 

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

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