MSc Maritime Engineering Science: Naval Architecture at University of Southampton

Develop in-depth knowledge of maritime engineering science on this master’s course at the University of Southampton. You’ll learn about the design and analysis of marine craft and structures in the marine environment, and gain specialist understanding of the key areas of naval architecture. You'll graduate with the skills to become a naval architect or to continue your studies at PhD level.

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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