MSc Advanced Naval Architecture at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A master's in naval architecture accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (re-accreditation for 2026/27 to 2030/31 in progress). It features guest lectures by industry leaders and seminars by industrial experts.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: January and September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

120 taught credits of compulsory and elective classes, including a 40-credit group project, plus an individual project. Classes include Ship Design and Safety, Hydrodynamic Performance and Ship Structures; in the group project three to five students work as a consultant team for 10 weeks on a practical engineering problem and present to an industry panel.

Career pathways

Job titles include graduate or senior naval architect, marine surveyor, academic/researcher, design engineer, fleet manager and consultant, at classification societies, the Ministry of Defence, shipping companies, research centres and universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement; other recognised tests such as TOEFL and PTE accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per academic year. Same fee for Scottish and England, Wales & Northern Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per academic year. Source

Intake: January and September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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