Marine Engineering MSc

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Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

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We have a multidisciplinary approach to teaching. You'll engage with students across all key marine technology disciplines. This offers a rich and diverse learning experience.

Our teaching methods typically consist of:

• lectures
• seminars
• practical sessions
• group work
• personal supervision

Modules are taught by block delivery, allowing you to immerse yourself and understand the subject in more depth.

Our strong industrial engagement means our courses are shaped by industry.

The course is also available with a preliminary year if you do not meet the entry criteria for the one year MSc course.

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Case study
• Design or creative project
• Essay
• Oral examination
• PC examination
• Problem-solving exercises
• Report
• Research proposal
• Research paper
• Written examination
• Written exercise

Dissertation

You'll undertake cutting edge marine engineering research. This addresses global challenges such as:

• climate change
• marine pollution
• environmental impact

There will also be the opportunity to address aspects such as ship performance or alternative propulsion design.

You'll combine the skills and knowledge gained from the modules you've undertaken and develop your research skills on a relevant topic. Where possible, your project will be aligned with existing research projects in the School of Engineering or undertaken with industry partners.

You'll choose an individual dissertation project. This may be theoretical, experimental or the development of a simulation model of marine engineering systems. It can include ships' propulsion and power transmission systems. Our research strengths include:

• design of new propulsion configurations such as electric propulsion and fuel cell powered systems
• engine emission prediction and simulation
• data analytics for ship performance and optimisation
• ships' environmental and performance indexing
• performance analysis of abatement technologies and measures (eg SCR, alternative fuels, ballast water treatment systems, etc)

You may have the opportunity to undertake a project that is sponsored directly by one of our industry partners.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• groups
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• peers
• academics
• personal tutors
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Dr Kayvan Pazouki
Lecturer and Discipline leader in Marine Engineering
Areas of expertise:

• marine engineering
• environmental indexing
• systems modelling and simulation

Dr Rose Norman
Senior Lecturer in Marine Electrical Systems
Areas of expertise:

• marine renewable systems
• hybrid marine propulsion
• fuel and emission monitoring

Dr Alan Murphy
Reader in Maritime Engineering
Areas of expertise:

• propeller design
• ships' performance monitoring and fouling control
• mathematical modelling and data analytics

Dr Serkan Turkman
Lecturer
Areas of expertise:

• marine engineering
• material science

Dr Ben Wetenhall
Lecturer in Marine Technology
Areas of expertise:

• hydraulic modelling and heat transfer
• CFD

Dr Wenxian Yang
Senior Lecturer in Offshore Renewable Energy
Areas of expertise:

• offshore renewable power
• remote sensing and condition monitoring
• design of offshore support vessel

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Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

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