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MSc Maritime Engineering Science: Marine Engineering and Autonomy at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

On this Marine Engineering and Autonomy MSc degree you'll learn about component and systems engineering for ships. You’ll also gain an understanding of the fixed and offshore structures that help them to function. Learn the skills you need to become a specialist in the marine sector.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Maritime engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course, studied over 12 months. In the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll study the taught part of your course. This is made up of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical, manufacturing, transport, administration and support. Careers directly related to the course include marine engineer, naval architect, armed forces officer engineer, boat builder, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, deck officer, design engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:1 degree. You'll also need a 2:1 in maths and mechanics modules. We may consider applicants with undergraduate degrees in oceanography or architecture, or applicants from marine academies. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,000 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 36,200 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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