MEng Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering
About this course
The MEng in Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering is an engineering degree centred on the design, analysis and production of marine vehicles, ships and offshore structures. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational principles through Engineering Mechanics, Introduction to Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Analysis Tools for Marine Design, Mathematics 1B, and Mathematics 2B, alongside an elective class. The second year introduces Hydrostatics & Stability of Marine Vehicles, Marine Engineering Fundamentals, Principles of Marine Design & Production, Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 1, Engineering Applications for Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, Mathematics 3B, and Fluid Mechanics in Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering. Year three advances into Professional Development & Marine Business, Marine Design, Hydrodynamics, Resistance & Propulsion, Marine Engineering Systems & Control, Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 2, The Marine Environment, Offshore Oil & Gas Production Systems, and Business Concepts & International Merchant Shipping. The fourth year focuses on Seakeeping & Manoeuvring, Theory & Practice of Marine CFD, Finite Element Analysis of Marine Structures, Ship Structural Dynamics, Structural Reliability, Dynamics of Offshore Structures, and the Ocean Engineering Project. The final year concludes with advanced topics and major work including the Group Design Project, Advanced Marine Design, Waterborne Transportation Systems, The Maritime Regulatory Framework, Renewable Marine Energy Systems, On-board Energy Management and Environment Protection, Risers & Mooring Lines, Design & Construction of FPSOs, and Systems Availability & Maintenance.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB (Maths and Physics) Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths and Physics at A) IB: Year 1 entry: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6)
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 64%
- Gained a higher qualification: 24%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 11%
- Scotland: 71%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Engineering Mechanics
- Introduction to Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
- Analysis Tools for Marine Design
- Mathematics 1B
- Mathematics 2B
- Elective Classes
- Hydrostatics & Stability of Marine Vehicles
- Marine Engineering Fundamentals
- Principles of Marine Design & Production
- Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 1
- Engineering Applications for Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
- Mathematics 3B
- Fluid Mechanics in Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
- Professional Development & Marine Business
- Marine Design
- Hydrodynamics, Resistance & Propulsion
- Marine Engineering Systems & Control
- Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 2
- The Marine Environment
- Offshore Oil & Gas Production Systems
- Business Concepts & International Merchant Shipping
- Seakeeping & Manoeuvring
- Theory & Practice of Marine CFD
- Finite Element Analysis of Marine Structures
- Ship Structural Dynamics
- Structural Reliability
- Dynamics of Offshore Structures
- Ocean Engineering Project
- Group Design Project
- Advanced Marine Design
- Waterborne Transportation Systems
- The Maritime Regulatory Framework
- Renewable Marine Energy Systems
- On-board Energy Management and Environment Protection
- Risers & Mooring Lines
- Design & Construction of FPSOs
- Systems Availability & Maintenance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,500. The £38,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Naval architecture.
What do graduates of MEng Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Does MEng Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
64% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.