Program Overview
The Maritime Engineering Science at University of Southampton is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Maritime Engineering Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 19,570 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Maritime Engineering Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Materials: Failure of materials; Finite element analysis; Fundamentals of ship science;* Marine law; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Materials in transport; Structural integrity; Theory of plate structures
- Marine Engineering: Advanced electrical systems; Fundamentals of ship science;* Instrumentation for marine engineering; Introductory physical oceanography; Marine law; Marine propulsion engineering; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Naval architecture dynamics; Plant condition monitoring
- Maritime Computational Fluid Dynamics: Application of CFD; Computational fluid dynamics; Finite element analysis; Fundamentals of ship science;* Geometry and grid generation; Numerical methods; Turbulence 1: physics and measurement; Turbulence 2: computation and modelling
- Naval Architecture: Advances in resistance and propulsion; Fundamentals of ship science;* Introductory physical oceanography; Marine law; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Maritime fluidstructure interaction; Structural integrity
- Ship Science: Fundamentals of ship science;* Introductory physical oceanography; Marine law; Marine propulsion engineering; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Maritime fluidstructure interaction; Theory of plate structures
- Yacht and Small Craft: Fundamentals of ship science;* High-performance craft; Introductory physical oceanography; Marine law; Marine safety and environmental engineering; Powercraft performance and design; Sailing yacht design; Yacht experimental techniques
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- honours degree (or equivalent) or above in engineering, mathematics or a science-based subject; applicants with relevant employment experience will be considered.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,570 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,570 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months