Newcastle University Postgraduate programs
Maritime Engineering MSc
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 30,050 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* no application closing date for this course
** international students | GBP 13,900 - home students
Key Summary
In this course you’ll combine technical knowledge of maritime engineering subjects with practical industrial applications. This will help you develop the ability to manage complex engineering problems.
You’ll 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
You’ll 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
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 130 University - QS World University Rankings 2025
- Global Top 170 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- Top 140 for Engineering and Technology - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
What you'll learn
Depending on your chosen modules, this course develops your knowledge and skills in:
- latest technology trends in the maritime sector
- propellers and turbines
- physics of ocean waves
- electrical power requirements for maritime systems
- environmental impacts of maritime operations
- advanced structural analysis to ships and offshore systems
- computational design and analysis of maritime systems
- hydrodynamic performance of specialist systems
- risk assessment procedures
- designing mooring systems
- performance of marine systems
- creative engineering teamwork skills
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Maritime Engineering MSc modules
Compulsory modules
- Fundamentals of Marine Technology (20 credits)
- Commercial Awareness and Data Analytics (10 credits)
- Group Project (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Marine Engineering Stream
- Mechanical Power Transmission Systems (20 credits)
- Energy and Environmental Performance of Ships at Sea (10 credits)
- Advanced Marine Propulsion Technology (20 credits)
- Marine Systems and Digitalisation (20 credits)
Naval Architecture Stream
- Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits)
- Energy and Environmental Performance of Ships at Sea (10 credits)
- Advanced Marine Propulsion Technology (20 credits)
- Experimental and Computational Hydrodynamics (20 credits)
Subsea Stream
- Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits)
- Dynamics of Offshore Fixed and Floating Foundations (10 credits)
- Subsea Structural Systems (20 credits)
- Experimental and Computational Hydrodynamics (20 credits)
Offshore Renewables Stream
- Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits)
- Dynamics of Offshore Fixed and Floating Foundations (10 credits)
- Offshore Renewables Energy Systems (20 credits)
- Experimental and Computational Hydrodynamics (20 credits)
General Stream
You'll follow the compulsory modules listed above and take a selection of optional modules totalling 70 credits from those listed above (from the Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Subsea or Offshore Renewables streams) on agreement with the Degree Programme Director.
Maritime Engineering MSc (with preliminary year) modules
Year One
Compulsory modules
- Marine Transport Business (10 credits)
- Future Marine Projects (10 credits)
- Marine Engineering Design (20 credits)
- Marine Engineering III (20 credits)
- Dynamic Modelling and Simulation (10 credits)
- Project & Report in Marine Engineering (40 credits)
- Marine Production Management (10 credits)
Year Two
Compulsory modules
- Fundamentals of Marine Technology (20 credits)
- Commercial Awareness and Data Analytics (10 credits)
- Group Project (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Marine Engineering Stream
- Mechanical Power Transmission Systems (20 credits)
- Energy and Environmental Performance of Ships at Sea (10 credits)
- Advanced Marine Propulsion Technology (20 credits)
- Marine Systems and Digitalisation (20 credits)
Naval Architecture Stream
- Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits)
- Energy and Environmental Performance of Ships at Sea (10 credits)
- Advanced Marine Propulsion Technology (20 credits)
- Experimental and Computational Hydrodynamics (20 credits)
Subsea Stream
- Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits)
- Dynamics of Offshore Fixed and Floating Foundations (10 credits)
- Subsea Structural Systems (20 credits)
- Experimental and Computational Hydrodynamics (20 credits)
- Offshore Renewables Stream
- Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits)
- Dynamics of Offshore Fixed and Floating Foundations (10 credits)
- Offshore Renewables Energy Systems (20 credits)
- Experimental and Computational Hydrodynamics (20 credits)
General Stream
You'll follow the compulsory modules listed above and take a selection of optional modules totalling 70 credits from those listed above (from the Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Subsea or Offshore Renewables streams) on agreement with the Degree Programme Director.
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.