Marine Propulsion Technology option - MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion at Cranfield University

Around 80% of the volume of international trade in goods is carried by sea, and the percentage is even higher for most developing countries. With the latest COP26 agreement from the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties and with countries committing to reduction in GHG and decarbonisation there will be significant impact on all forms of propulsion systems. Marine Propulsion Technology is a specialist option of the MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion focussing on gas turbine application for marine transportation.

Faculty: Aerospace  |  Duration: MSc: one year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: March or October  |  Location: Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivery: Taught modules 50%, individual research project 50%. Compulsory modules: Gas Turbine Performance, Simulation and Diagnostics, Turbomachinery and Blade Cooling, Combustors, Engine Systems, Management for Technology, Gas Turbine Operations and Rotating Machines, Marine Propulsion System Integration, Individual Research Project.

Career pathways

Cranfield’s Career Service is dedicated to helping you meet your career aspirations. You will have access to career coaching and advice, CV development, interview practice, access to hundreds of available jobs via our Symplicity platform and opportunities to meet recruiting employers at our careers fairs.

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