Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, Glasgow

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University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

HJ56

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,950 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

About

Study with us

gain skills to tackle engineering challenges on a range of marine vehicles
access facilities such as our towing/wave tank, engine lab, virtual reality lab and full mission ship bridge simulator
opportunity to train to use our 33-foot racing yacht
international work placement opportunities
access to departmental and faculty sponsorship and scholarships

As a former mariner, I wanted to learn the theory behind the practice and as Strathclyde is world-renowned for its programmes and quality of teaching in Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, it was the obvious place for me.

Guy Drori, MEng Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering

Why this course?

Naval architects and marine engineers deal with the world’s largest moving structures and most powerful vehicles – from huge ships to sailing yachts, from fast ferries to offshore wind turbines and oil platforms.

Marine engineering is the engineering speciality of design, construction, installation and operation of machinery and propulsion systems for ships and marine structures.

This degree aims to develop engineers capable of dealing with engineering challenges on a wide range of marine vehicles, with additional skills and understanding in the impact and importance of marine engineering on their successful design, construction, repair, and maintenance.

In addition to core Naval Architecture subjects, you'll study a range of specialised marine engineering subjects, such as control theory and practice, electrical systems, design of marine engines (diesel, diesel-electric and gas turbine), propeller and shafting systems, system design and simulation, green technology and fuel cell technology.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Highers	*Standard entry requirements: AAAA or AAABB (Maths A and Physics or Engineering Science at B) Minimum entry requirements: ABBB or BBBBB (Maths and Physics or Engineering Science)
Advanced Highers	Maths and Physics recommended
A Levels	Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB (Maths and Physics) Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths and Physics at A)
International Baccalaureate	Year 1 entry: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6)
HNC/HND	Entry to BEng in the first instance
International students	View the entry requirements for your country.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application.
Additional information	deferred entry is accepted SQA Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted instead of Higher Mathematics both IB Higher Level Mathematics pathways are accepted

Undergraduate

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyya/Thanawiya General School Certificate are eligible for entry via a foundation programme from the ISC. Students that have studied an International Qualification such as A Levels, IB Diploma, French Bac or the American High School system should check the relevant country.

Postgraduate

A good degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution is acceptable for postgraduate study at Strathclyde. Our applications are judged on a case-by-case basis and can vary depending on the course. As a guide, we normally consider a GPA of 2.8 out of 4 and 3.8 out of 5.

English Program Requirements

We accept a number of English language tests as proof of proficiency in English. IELTS is the most widely available. Information on this can be found on the British Council Website.

Our current standard requirements are:

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate only): IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Some degree programmes have different English language requirements to the above so please check each individual course page for details.

Other English language tests may be acceptable and you can find these here:

Recognised English language qualifications for pre-sessional and degree entry

If you have a qualification not listed, you should contact our Recruitment & International Office for advice.

Career

Careers

With skills including analytical, numeracy and problem-solving Naval Architecture and High Performance Marine Vehicles graduates are suited to a wide range of career opportunities.

Our graduates work in Defence, Marine Designers, Oil and Gas – subsea, on-shore/off-shore, Ship classification, Technical Services, Engineering consulting. Job titles include Naval Architect, Junior Naval Architect, Ship Surveyor, Marine Engineer and Project Engineer.

Some graduates go on to postgraduate study or research.

Fee Information

Fees & funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.

Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

Annual revision of fees

Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,950

Application Fee

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