General information
This course equips you with an understanding of naval architecture and its practical application. You will gain knowledge in ship design, hydrodynamic performance, ship production and structures.
The teaching is by lectures, practical sessions, seminars and personal supervision. It uses expert staff based in the School of Marine Science and Technology. You also benefit from taking part in projects sponsored directly by industry partners whenever they are available. You choose from a variety of naval architecture related topics for your dissertation using the research strengths of the School. Subjects include:
- ship design
- hydrodynamic performance
- production and/or ship structures
Seven taught modules worth 100 credits are delivered through semester one and/or two. A dissertation research project, worth 80 credits, is undertaken across the three semesters. The course is also available with a preliminary year if you do not meet the entry criteria for the one year MSc course.
Compulsory modules
- Ship Performance at Sea
- High Speed and Advanced Craft
- Research Skills and Commercial Awareness
- Advanced Hydrodynamics
- Advanced Naval Architecture
- Fundamentals of Naval Architecture
- Advanced Marine Structures
- Dissertation
Modules change annually to take account of:
- changing staff expertise
- developments in the discipline
- the requirements of external bodies and partners
- student feedback.
Most module information for 2020 entry will be available from the end of May 2020.
Content
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Venue
Newcastle, United Kingdom
School of Marine Science and Technology
Armstrong Building, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
Application
Click here to apply: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/guide/#gettingstarted
Cost:
<p><strong>Deposit</strong></p> <p>If you live outside the UK/EU you must:</p> <p>pay a deposit of £1,500</p> <p>or submit an official letter of sponsorship</p> <p>The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.</p> <p><strong>Fees</strong></p> <p><strong>UK</strong></p> <p>Full time: £10,620</p> <p><strong>EU</strong></p> <p>Full time: £10,620</p> <p><strong>International</strong></p> <p>Full time: £22,710</p> <p>Find out more about our <a href="http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/fees/">tuition fees</a>, including how to pay them and available discounts.</p> <p>EU students starting at Newcastle in 2020 will pay the UK (Home) tuition fee for the full duration of their course</p>
Prerequisites:
Degree Requirements. A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject.
Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, Pearson's PTE Academic Test 62, or equivalent.
Application Procedure:
Use our Applicant Portal to apply for your course. We have a step-by-step guide to help you.
You should ideally complete your application online. However, there are alternative application methods if you don't have access to a computer. For the online application you start by just registering and creating a user name and password. You can save the form as many times as you like before you submit it. Supporting documents include:
- Copies of certificates or transcripts to confirm your degree or highest qualification (translated if not in English)
- Personal Statement
- English language test certificates
- Copy of the personal details page from your passport (non EU applicants)
Application Deadline: there is no closing date for this course. We recommend that international students apply at least two months before the course starts in September so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit. If you live outside the UK/EU you must:
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.
Qualification
Qualification: Master of Science
Credits:
This course equips you with an understanding of naval architecture and its practical application. You will gain knowledge in ship design, hydrodynamic performance, ship production and structures.
The teaching is by lectures, practical sessions, seminars and personal supervision. It uses expert staff based in the School of Marine Science and Technology. You also benefit from taking part in projects sponsored directly by industry partners whenever they are available. You choose from a variety of naval architecture related topics for your dissertation using the research strengths of the School. Subjects include:
- ship design
- hydrodynamic performance
- production and/or ship structures
Seven taught modules worth 100 credits are delivered through semester one and/or two. A dissertation research project, worth 80 credits, is undertaken across the three semesters. The course is also available with a preliminary year if you do not meet the entry criteria for the one year MSc course.
Compulsory modules
- Ship Performance at Sea
- High Speed and Advanced Craft
- Research Skills and Commercial Awareness
- Advanced Hydrodynamics
- Advanced Naval Architecture
- Fundamentals of Naval Architecture
- Advanced Marine Structures
- Dissertation
Modules change annually to take account of:
- changing staff expertise
- developments in the discipline
- the requirements of external bodies and partners
- student feedback.
Most module information for 2020 entry will be available from the end of May 2020.
Use our Applicant Portal to apply for your course. We have a step-by-step guide to help you.
You should ideally complete your application online. However, there are alternative application methods if you don't have access to a computer. For the online application you start by just registering and creating a user name and password. You can save the form as many times as you like before you submit it. Supporting documents include:
- Copies of certificates or transcripts to confirm your degree or highest qualification (translated if not in English)
- Personal Statement
- English language test certificates
- Copy of the personal details page from your passport (non EU applicants)
Application Deadline: there is no closing date for this course. We recommend that international students apply at least two months before the course starts in September so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit. If you live outside the UK/EU you must:
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.
Degree Requirements. A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject.
Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, Pearson's PTE Academic Test 62, or equivalent.
