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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our Maritime Engineering MSc gives you the knowledge and skills to manage complex engineering problems across the maritime sector.

Overview

In this course youll combine technical knowledge of maritime engineering subjects with practical industrial applications. This will help you develop the ability to manage complex engineering problems.

Youll focus on the professional responsibilities of engineers, including:

  • health and safety
  • diversity and inclusion
  • cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters
  • codes of practice and industry standards specific to the maritime sector

There is growing demand for maritime focused engineers in the ''blue economy''. Areas such as decarbonisation of shipping, transition to net zero, deep-water offshore renewables and subsea exploration all need engineers with specialist skills. This programme has four streams for you to choose from:

  • Naval Architecture
  • Marine Engineering
  • Subsea and Pipeline
  • Offshore Renewables

Youll gain knowledge and skills in maritime engineering, equipping you with the tools to meet this demand.

We designed this MSc for both practising professionals and new graduates in areas such as:

  • naval architecture
  • marine engineering
  • offshore engineering
  • subsea and pipeline engineering
  • civil engineering
  • mechanical engineering

Our Master's in Maritime Engineering covers topics associated with:

  • offshore renewable energy systems
  • subsea systems
  • marine technology
  • maritime structures
  • hydrodynamics
  • marine propulsion
  • energy and environmental performance
  • data analytics

Graduate destinations

We have close links with industry and our graduates. This provides you with a network, allowing you to enhance your employability.

Graduates on this programme are prepared for wide range of careers across the globe in maritime engineering sectors, including:

  • classification societies
  • ship operation
  • marine design and consultancy
  • offshore renewable industries
  • subsea and pipeline industries
  • shipbuilding and ship repair

This Master's also provides a route into further study at PhD level.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,050per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    24th out of 75 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    142 62%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    14th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.70 68%

    69th

    9

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