About the course

Previously known as Ship Science, this course has changed its name to Maritime Engineering for applicants starting in September 2024

　　This is a specialised integrated master's course, which covers a number of advanced naval architecture topics. Here you'll get a broad mechanical engineering degree with a focus on maritime engineering. You'll study topics like design, mechanics and hydrodynamics as you prepare for a range of science careers.On this MEng Ship Science degree, you'll look at the design, construction and testing of ships and ocean structures. These could be for transport, recreation or harnessing marine resources.You’ll learn the core principles of naval architecture and marine vehicles. Later you can choose to specialise your programme through one of 6 pathways- Advanced Computational Engineering, Marine Engineering and Autonomy, Naval Architecture, International Naval Architecture, Ocean Energy and Offshore Engineering, Yacht and High Performance Craft Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2024	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2025	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2025	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2026	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2026	Southampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Southampton

A-levels

　　AAA including mathematics and an additional required subject

　　A-levels additional information

　　Required A-Level subjects include mathematics and either physics, chemistry or further mathematics. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

　　International Baccalaureate Diploma

　　Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation, and 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry or Physics

　　BTEC

　　D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus A in A-level mathematics and A in an additional required A-level subject

　　We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without additional A-levels

　　We do not accept the BTEC Diploma without additional A-levels

　　Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma or the BTEC Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year

　　GCSE requirements

　　Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)

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

　　TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 92

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Southampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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