Blogs 
Leap Digest 
Events 
About Us 
MEng in Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles, University of Strathclyde
Check Eligibility
About this course
This undergraduate program focuses on designing, building, and operating marine vehicles, with a specialization in high-performance vessels. It combines core engineering principles with advanced topics in naval architecture and marine engineering, offering access to specialized facilities like towing/wave tanks and the department’s racing yacht. The course emphasizes the development of skills to design lightweight, fast, and sustainable marine vehicles such as yachts, ferries, hydrofoils, and future concepts. Students benefit from industry sponsorship, scholarships, and international work placements, positioning themselves for a broad range of careers in the maritime industry or further research.
Why this course is highly recommended
The course is highly regarded for its strong industry links, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and its broad scope covering both traditional and innovative marine vehicle design. Being ranked 8th in the world for Marine/Ocean Engineering (Shanghai Rankings 2023) highlights its excellence. The program prepares students for diverse careers in defense, design, consultancy, and management, and offers unique experiential learning through projects, competitions, and real-world internships.
Specialisation
The program offers a focused study on high-performance marine vehicles, including sailing yachts, powercraft, high-speed ships, and innovative designs of the future. Students learn about hydrodynamics, resistance, propulsion, and structural analysis for various vessel types, integrating creative design and engineering of high-performance vessels.
Course fees
Application fees
28.19L
1st year tuition fees
28.19L
Living cost
-
Living cost
-
Degree requirements
Applicants should meet the specified academic entry criteria, including minimum grades in Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. For example, AAB-BBB at A-levels with relevant subjects, or equivalent qualifications such as IB Higher Level Mathematics and Physics. The course is open to students with diverse backgrounds, including international applicants, who can also benefit from the foundation program if needed.
English language test
DUOLINGO
-
TOEFL
73
PTE
-
IELTS
6
Want to learn more about the admission process, eligibility criteria, and acceptance rates for international students? Visit the University of Strathclyde admission page for complete details.
Career prospects
Graduates of this program are equipped for careers in naval architecture, marine engineering, and high-performance vessel design. Possible roles include Naval Architect, Marine Engineer, Ship Surveyor, and Project Engineer. Many students also pursue postgraduate study or research. Opportunities exist across industries such as defense, oil and gas, consultancy, and ship classification institutions.
FAQs
What are the main facilities available to students?
Students have access to facilities such as the towing/wave tanks, marine engine labs, the departmental racing yacht Catalina, computer labs with industry-standard software, and experimental facilities for hydrodynamics testing.
How are placements and internships integrated?
Many students undertake work placements during summer, including internships at shipyards in South Korea and China, or with companies in the maritime and oil & gas sectors, supported by the department's industry links.
Table of content
