About Msc/pgdip Advanced Naval Architecture in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• gain further practical knowledge in the field of Naval Architecture
• benefit from guest lectures by industry leaders

Why this course?

Naval architecture is an ever-evolving industry with many specifications and unique challenges. In studying this course, you'll have the opportunity to become a competent naval architecture graduate which industry is looking for.

This course addresses an identified market need for a postgraduate qualification relevant to the naval architecture industry, and which develops skills and knowledge in technical and engineering aspects of that industry.

Designed for graduates in naval architecture, offshore engineering and related disciplines, you'll gain advanced knowledge of naval architecture, marine design and marine structures.

Facilities

We have excellent teaching facilities including:

• Catalina – our departmental racing yacht
• Kelvin Hydrodynamics Lab – the largest fully operational ship-model experiment tank in any UK university
• Towing/wave tank exclusively for teaching purposes
• Marine engine laboratory
• Hydrogen fuel cell laboratory
• Cutting-edge computer facilities including high-performance computers
• Industry standard software package

Learning & teaching

There are two teaching semesters of 11 weeks each.

Classes are delivered in form of formal lectures supported with tutorials and laboratory experiment.

You’re required to attend an induction prior to the start of the course.

Assessment

There are two types of method for module assessment. One is course work assessment only, the other is examination assessment. For examined classes the final assessment mark typically consists of 30 to 40% course work and 60 to 70% examination.

Careers

We believe there will be a huge home/EU and overseas demand for these graduates.

Job titles for future graduates of this postgraduate programme include but not limited to:

• Graduate/Senior naval architect
• Marine surveyor
• Academic/Researcher
• Design engineer
• Fleet manager
• Consultant

Our graduates should be able to work at:

• Classification societies
• Ministry of Defence
• Shipping companies
• Research centres, experimental facilities and universities
• Naval architecture companies

Academic qualification equivalents

• For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a
  recognised Indian institution.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :     6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL  :    80+ overall,with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening:17 Reading: 18 Speaking:20 Writing:19
• PTE      :     58+ overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

University of Strathclyde Highlights

University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.

Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)

Graduate Courses (2020-2021)

Cost of Living

List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.

Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.