Marine and Offshore Power Systems MSc

12 months full time (with Preliminary Year: 24 months full time)

Fees

Fees per academic year 2013-14

UK and EU: full time £6,000
International: full time £14,750
Please contact us for details of fees for the Preliminary Year.

More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.

Programme Overview

This programme is aimed at graduate engineers who wish to specialise in the design, analysis and operation of power systems on ships and offshore structures. On this programme you will gain a sound theoretical grasp of the subject and practical application, both of which are regarded as essential to the process of becoming a professional marine technologist.

The MSc in Marine and Offshore Power Systems provides an overview of the dynamic behaviour of ocean engineering system and the operational tehniques and analysis for its evaluation.

The programme will develop your knowledge and understanding of:

  • Design, selection, analysis and installation of marine transmission systems
  • Interaction between the external loading and structural behaviour of ocean engineering system
  • Key areas associated with advanced offshore design
  • Mathematics and physics appropriate to marine technology and related fields
  • Management principles and business practices
  • Production practice including codes of practice and regulatory framework

The programme will also develop your practical skills so that you can:

  • Select and apply appropriate mathematical and computer based methods for modelling and analysing relevant problems
  • Use scientific principles in the development of engineering solutions to practical problems
  • Use scientific principles in the modelling and analysis of engineering systems, processes and products
  • Test design ideas practically through laboratory work or simulation with technical analysis and to evaluate the results critically
  • Integrate and evaluate information and data from a variety of sources

At Newcastle we provide training in the most modern techniques which will allow scientists and engineers to play a leading role in the maritime sector and in the management of coastal environments worldwide. We are at the leading edge of research and development and excel in multi-disciplinary research in ship hydrodynamics, ship structures, marine engineering, marine transport, production, environmental issues and decision support.

This programme aims to produce graduates who are recognised by the maritime industry worldwide as fully equipped to contribute at a professional engineering level.

+Modules

Find out  more detailed information about the programme modules

+Entrance Requirements

A second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent. Relevant professional experience is desirable, although not essential.

Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent. 

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.

+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding

Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities. 

International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.

More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.

+How to Apply

Visit our postgraduate application site.

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

+Further Information

For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Secretary
School of Marine Science and Technology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6661
E-mail: marine@ncl.ac.uk

Subject Overview

 This programme is within the subject area of Marine Technology