BEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design at Solent University

Programme overview

Plot a course for your engineering skills - specialise in naval architecture for power- and sail-craft. Solent’s highly regarded degree is taught by experienced marine architects and designers. Solent’s internationally-recognised yacht and powercraft design course focuses on developing your knowledge of, and skills in yacht and powercraft design and production for vessels up to 24 metres in length.

Faculty: Maritime (Warsash Maritime School) | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Naval Architecture Design, Applied Technology Design, Marine Design Skills, Mechanics and Materials, Sustainable Resistance and Propulsion, Powered Vessel Design, Composite Technology, Sailing Yacht Design, Performance Power Craft, Structural Design Technology, Sailing Yacht Performance, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Course graduates have gone on to various industry roles, including naval architect or design engineer, at companies such as Laurent Giles Naval Architects, Sunseeker Yachts, Humphries Yacht Design, Monaco Marine, Viareggio Shipyards in Italy and Incat Crowther Design in the USA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two A-levels, including two STEM subjects, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D* in a STEM based subject, T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications. Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered. Entry to year two may be offered to applicants holding an HND in an appropriate subject. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,081 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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