Our Maritime Engineering Science masters covers the core subjects and in-depth knowledge of Maritime Engineering Science for both design and analysis of marine craft and structures within the marine environment.

The MSc Maritime Engineering Science is designed for graduates, or those similarly qualified, with an engineering, scientific or mathematical background, who desire to pursue a career in maritime sector. Students can choose from five themes, which aim to provide a wide range of specialist areas within the broad field of maritime engineering science.

It is designed for graduates, or similarly qualified, with an engineering, scientific or mathematical background, who desire to pursue a career in maritime sector. Prior specialised knowledge of the discipline isn’t essential, as we will provide you with an introductory module to the fundamentals of Ship Science.

The programme will prepare students well for careers in a variety of professions in maritime sector, as well as those that are perhaps thinking of pursuing a PhD in this field.

You can choose from five themes, each covers a broad context alongside an in-depth specialisation. These themes aim to provide students with a wide range of specialist areas within the broad field of maritime engineering science:

Advanced Computational Engineering
Marine Engineering and Autonomy
Naval Architecture
Ocean Energy and Offshore Engineering
Yacht and High Performance Craft

In addition to compulsory modules, you will be able to select module options tailored to your own interest. You will undertake an experimental or numerical research project, and benefit from our Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI) research network and our world-class maritime engineering facilities, including the largest towing tank in any UK university.

MSc Maritime Engineering Science with Marine Engineering and Autonomy

This pathway enables students to understand component and systems engineering on board ships and fixed and offshore platforms that facilitate their functional capability. Electrical theory, control, sensing, thermodynamics, engine and machine tribology are all key elements.

Structural components

Research Project

Application procedure

You can do this through the University of Southampton's online postgraduate application system. For more background and detailed information, visit the How to Apply page.

The deadline for new applications to this course is the 31st July each year.

Grant opportunities

Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.

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Prerequisites

A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics. We may also consider applicants with undergraduate degrees in Oceanography or Architecture, or applicants from Marine Academies.

Visit the international equivalent entry requirements page for a list of the international qualifications that are recognised by the University of Southampton.

If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Team

English language requirements

Band B IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.

For more information, including details of other accepted tests and qualifications, please visit the University’s English Language Proficiency webpage.