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Naval Architecture,
Ocean and Marine
Engineering
Postgraduate course information
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Contents
Glasgow 04
Scotland 06
Learning Environment 08
Postgraduate Lifestyle 10
Accommodation 12
The Department 14
Career and Opportunities 16
Success Stories 18
Course Overview 20
Sustainable Engineering 22
Marine Engineering 24
Offshore Floating Systems 26
Subsea Engineering 27
Ship and Offshore Structures 28
Ship and Offshore Technology 29
Applying and Funding 32
How to Find Us 34
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Glasgow
1 2 3 The University of Strathclyde is in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK’s largest and most
vibrant cities.
Glasgow’s music scene, bars and restaurants are renowned and its retail experience is second only to
London. Glasgow is consistently voted as the top place to shop in the UK, outside London. With shops
4 5 ranging from cool vintage to brand names and exclusive designers, there is something for everyone.
The campus is within easy reach of the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National
Park, the Scottish Highlands, and the Hebridean Islands to the West. With Glasgow as a base, Strathclyde
1 The Riverside Museum
2 The Clyde Arc / Finneston Crane / The Clyde Auditorium students are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of outdoor
3 The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome activities including walking, cycling, hiking, skiing and sailing.
4 Merchant City
5 Kelvingrove Gallery
Live Music
A UNESCO world city of music, Glasgow has been dubbed ‘Europe’s Secret Capital of Music’ by Time
Magazine. The music scene encompasses classical and contemporary to Celtic and country. On average,
the city hosts 130 music events each week in a wide range of venues, many within walking distance of the
University campus. The recently-opened Hydro arena, with a capacity of up to 13,000, is the only UK venue
of this scale to be built specifically for concerts.
1.2million
People living
in the greater
Glasgow area
Culture and Events
As well as its thriving arts and cultural attractions and year-round programme of events, Glasgow is home
to more than 20 major museums and galleries, most of which offer free entry. The Riverside Museum,
located on the banks of the Clyde, celebrates Glasgow’s renowned industrial heritage and was voted
European museum of the year 2013. The building itself is an engineering marvel designed by internationally
acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid. The nearby Kelvingrove Art Gallery is among the top three free visitor
attractions in Scotland and one of the most visited museums in the UK outside of London.
1million
The city is also the base for Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony
Orchestra, the National Theatre of Scotland, and Scottish Ballet. Edinburgh’s renowned annual festivals are People visit
just a 50-minute train journey away. the Riverside
Museum
Green Spaces each year
‘Glasgow’ means the ‘dear green place’ in Gaelic and with more than 90 public parks and green spaces,
the city lives up to its name. Glasgow Green is by far the oldest park in the city and is within five minutes’
walk of the University campus. Pollok Country Park, 10 minutes away by train, is home to one of the
greatest art collections ever created by one person. The Burrell Collection, named after the shipping
magnate Sir William Burrell, boasts more than 8000 objects including work by major artists Rodin,
Degas and Cézanne.

Sporting Highlights
Glasgow is Scotland’s sporting capital and host city for the Commonwealth Games. The city has 23 pools Host city
and sports centres to choose from, and for winter sports, Glasgow’s Soar centre is home to one of the for the MTV
biggest indoor ski slopes in the UK. Glasgow has more than 200km of cycling routes to explore, with a Europe Music
constantly expanding cycling network including the Glasgow to Loch Lomond cycleway. The University’s Awards
Centre for Sport & Recreation also provides excellent facilities for a wide range of sports and activities.

No. 3
Glasgow has the
third highest
GDP Per capita
in the UK

1.3million
Public reference
books housed
in the Mitchell
Library
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2 3

Scotland
1

1 Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich

2 The Falkirk Wheel
3 Edinburgh Castle 4
4 The Forth Rail Bridge

1344 m
(4409 ft)
Ben Nevis is
the highest
mountain in
Scotland

1887 700
Professor James
Blyth builds
islands
These include
the worlds first
the Orkneys,
wind turbine in
the Shetland
Scotland
islands and the
Hebrides

Scotland is an ancient and industrious country that has had a big impact on the modern
1872 world. With Glasgow as a base, Strathclyde students are perfectly positioned to explore
everything the country has to offer.
The first ever
international
game of football Location
(soccer) is played Glasgow is just 40 minutes from the beauty of Loch Lomond and the start of the Highlands, 50 minutes
in Glasgow by train from Edinburgh and a short hop by plane to London. It’s a prime location, no matter where you
would like to go… and our campus is five minutes from train, subway and bus stations, and just a quick
20 minutes’ shuttle to Glasgow Airport. The Great Outdoors

1847 Historic Towns

Alexander
Graham Bell, Edinburgh (50 minutes by train)
inventor of Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities
in Europe. Scotland’s capital is home to the Scottish Parliament as well as a dazzling array of museums,
the telephone, galleries and cultural venues. Edinburgh’s famous Hogmanay street party is a must see and Strathclyde
is born in students often make the trip through to the capital to ‘see in the bells’ on New Year’s Eve.
Edinburgh
The city has inspired a score of famous literary creations including Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter,
and book lovers gather annually at the Edinburgh International Book Festival for author’s talks and book
signings. If you happen to be in Edinburgh in August then it will be impossible to avoid the worlds’ largest
arts festival: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Stirling (50 minutes by train)
If you’re a history lover then Stirling is a must see. Home to some of the most momentous events in
Scottish history it is a place of romance, royal castles and monuments. The National Wallace Monument
is a potent symbol of Scotland that offers stunning views over the southern Highlands after a dizzying
climb up its spiral staircase. While in Stirling also visit Stirling Castle’s Renaissance Palace to experience
what life would have been like for a Scottish monarch in the 16th century.
Bag a Munroe
While in Scotland why not get active and ‘bag a Munro’. Munros are Scottish
mountains over 3,000 feet and there are 283 to choose from. A great one to
start with is Ben Lomond which is located on the shores of the world famous
beauty spot Loch Lomond, only a 40 minute drive from Glasgow.
Ski Scotland
For snow sport loving students Scotland is the perfect destination with five
high quality resorts to choose from. The ski resorts are ideal if you are a
beginner as you will be able to take advantage of expert tuition. Advanced
skiers can tackle the more challenging slopes of the Cairngorm resort, only a
two-hour train journey from Glasgow.
The West Highland Way
During the summer months it has become a student tradition to walk the West
Highland Way: a challenging trek of 93 miles through some of Scotland’s most
breath-taking scenery. Highlights of the walk include world famous destinations
such as Loch Lomond and Glencoe. Starting in Milngavie on the outskirts of
Glasgow, and ending in Fort William the terrain ranges from lowland moors and
dense woodland to the romantic hills mountains of the Scottish Highlands
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Learning
Environment
The University of Strathclyde is a world renowned technological University which excels
internationally in teaching, research, knowledge exchange and industry engagement.

At Strathclyde we produce graduates who are ready for successful careers, after gaining the expertise and
professional grounding they need for their chosen profession.

As a postgraduate student at the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, you
will experience:

• first rate teaching from professionals who are experts in their fields and at the forefront of research
£89million within the maritime, oil and gas and marine renewables industries
Technology and • specialised facilities such as industry standard software, state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops
Innovation Centre and the largest towing tank of any UK academic institution
• strong links with industry including; expert seminars, scholarships, career opportunities and research
and project work collaborations.

Faculty of Engineering
Strathclyde has one of the largest, best equipped engineering faculties in the UK and the largest in
Scotland. It is renowned internationally for research, teaching quality and strong links with industry. The
most recent Research Assessment Exercise confirmed Strathclyde as achieving the highest engineering
‘research power’ measure in Scotland and in the top 10 within the UK. 1796
The foundation
1000 World class research
of the institution
wi-fi zones known as the
across campus The University of Strathclyde stands at the intersection of research, industry and academia, and is taking ‘place of useful
partnership to a new level with its £89 million Technology and Innovation Centre. The Centre is bringing learning’
together world-class academics with partners from business and industry to accelerate the development of
new technologies, help companies compete globally, and inform public policy.

University
Top 10 of the Year
and
in UK for
Entrepreneurial
engineering
University of
‘research power’
the Year
measure
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Postgraduate
Lifestyle
Postgraduate student life in Glasgow and around campus is diverse, exciting and safe.
From making friendships which will last a lifetime to working out at the sports centre,
the University of Strathclyde has something for everyone.

Student’s Union
As a postgraduate student you will automatically become a member of the Student’s Union. Whether
you are looking for a great night out, or want to become involved in clubs, sports and volunteering
opportunities, the Union is the place for you.

Where to find us
www.strathstudents.com

The main Union building on John Street is the base for the Students’ Association offices and services and
student clubs and societies. There are bars, restaurants and a café, as well as the Union shop. Drop in to
The Scene for a great menu and a comfortable place to eat, try one of the club nights in the Barony Bar, or
have a game of pool in ‘The Yard”.

The St Paul’s Building houses the Mature Students’ Association, Strathclyde University Muslim
Students’ Association, as well as Fusion, the Strathclyde University Radio. It’s just across the road from
the main Union building, away from the hubbub of the Union’s bars.

Clubs and Societies

The Union has over 100 clubs and societies ranging from general interest, to course related ones, to
political and more! There is something for everyone and it’s a great way to make friends and gain skills and
experience at the same time.

Centre for Sport & Recreation

www.strath.ac.uk/sport

The Centre for Sport & Recreation is the perfect place to keep in good condition during your studies
at Strathclyde. Sports halls, a conditioning suite, weight room, swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness
classes, health and fitness services and squash courts are all available to postgraduate students
7 days a week.

100 Catalina
10 floor 47 Clubs and The Department’s
Students’ Teams societies are Sigma 33 class
Union on and sports part of the yacht, available
campus clubs Students’ exclusively to
Union NAOME students
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“ I stayed in halls and found
it was the perfect introduction
to life at Strathclyde. It’s great
because you learn to be
independent and make lots
of new friends in a short
Accommodation
The University has 2,000 rooms offering a variety of reasonably priced self-catered flats in the
city-centre Campus Village and nearby Merchant City. This means you can live and study in the
heart of Glasgow.
350
million
pound campus
renewal
At Strathclyde, each hall of residence is only a few minutes’ walk from the main University buildings, and
all enjoy excellent access to facilities, including the library, Students’ Union and the Sports Centre, as well
as the shops, bars, clubs and cafés of Glasgow’s city centre and Merchant City. During the year there are
opportunities to join in many social events, ranging from traditional Scottish celebrations to international
events. All rooms have network points offering free internet access and Wi-Fi is also available. Our
residences are mixed for both males and females with single sex flats.
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space of time.
Am I eligible for on-campus accommodation? countries
represented
All students who live beyond 25 miles from the University, have satisfied every condition of entry to the in our student
University by 1 September and who will be attending for the whole academic year will be eligible for a
place in residence. Visit our website, www.strath.ac.uk/accommodation for the latest rates and to apply
body
for your accommodation online.

Private accommodation
In addition to University accommodation there are also many private student residences and flats for
rent within a convenient distance of the campus. 2000
rooms in the
campus village
only minutes
away from the
department
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“ As a former mariner, I wanted
to learn the theory behind the
practice and as Strathclyde is
world-renowned for its programmes
and quality of teaching in Naval
Architecture, Ocean and Marine
Engineering, it was the obvious
The Department
Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering
With an illustrious history stretching back to 1882, the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean In the 1900’s
and Marine Engineering is a key provider of Marine Technology expertise in the UK and beyond. As
civilisation seeks to explore for natural resources in more extreme environments, increase international 1 in 5 ships
trade in a sustainable way and harness the raw power of nature; skills and expertise in the field of Marine in the world were
Technology will only increase.
built on the River
Building on the City of Glasgow’s rich heritage of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding, NAOME provides Clyde in Glasgow
first-rate graduates and research for the Maritime, Oil & Gas and Marine Renewables industries
worldwide.

”
place for me. Facilities
The Department is housed in its own building, where the majority of teaching takes place. We have a
£50 million
range of facilities including lecture/project rooms, a computer laboratory, workshop and laboratories. Offshore
Our close-knit, friendly environment ensures that students and staff quickly get to know one another. Renewable
Energy Catapult
Hydrodynamics Facilities centre
The Department has the largest hydrodynamics facilities of any academic institution in the UK, used by
students, researchers and industry alike.

The towing/wave tank within the hydrodynamics laboratory, located near the West of Scotland Science
Park, has the following dimensions: 76m length x 4.5m width x 2.5 depth. The carriage has a computer-
Oil & Gas
controlled digital drive with maximum speed of 5m/s. Its wave-maker can generate regular and irregular
waves of over 0.5m in height. Typical model tests include resistance of ship hulls, wave impacts on
Institute
A multi-
floating and fixed structures, vortex induced vibration and marine offshore renewable energy devices.
disciplinary
A smaller towing/wave tank of 21.6m x 1.6m x 0.65m is located within the Department. It is used mainly centre focusing
for undergraduate teaching and some postgraduate research. on world class
research
Department Yacht
Students have the exclusive use of the Department’s yacht, “Catalina” located on the Firth of Clyde
less than an hour’s travel from the city centre. The 33 foot long yacht can be used for both cruising
and racing.
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Nationalities
Students are given the opportunity to gain their RYA Day Skipper qualification through a theoretical represented in
course offered by the Department together with a practical course on the yacht. the Department

UK Navy
Sections of the
UK’s largest ever
aircraft carrier
are being built in
Glasgow
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537,500

Career and jobs in the UK are supported

by the shipping, ports and
maritime business
34,300
employees in the UK marine

Opportunities
energy industry, which is
forecasted to double over
25%
The percentage
the next decade
rise in employment
in the oil and gas
industry since 2010
45,000
workers employed in
the UK offshore wind
The Arctic sector by 2020
will soon see oil and
gas exploration and
international trading routes.
Will you be responsible for
designing a vessel strong
enough to break ice?
120,000
people in Europe employed
in the construction of the
world’s most luxurious and 5 million +
120,000 advanced vessels Approximate number of
recruits needed in the people employed globally in
UK oil and gas sector the maritime sector
over the next decade to
avoid a skills shortage

£25,000 — 30,000 €6 billion

invested in the development
The starting salaries
of offshore wind farms in
for graduates of the
Korea, with total capacity of
Department
2.5GW by 2020

4 million
jobs and growing in 90%
the offshore industry of International
worldwide trade is seaborne.
40 billion barrels Will you be the
estimated reserves of oil off
the coast of West Africa. engineer to come
up with the ground
Will you be part of the breaking concept that
team that helps extract reduces shipping’s 65,000
In demand hydrocarbons from depths environmental impact? offshore wind turbines
Our graduates are of over 2000 metres? required by 2030
the most sought after Will you be part of the
engineers growing marine renewable
energy industry?
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Success
Stories
Simon Cormack runs “Marine
Design International” designing
ferries, workboats and leisure craft
The Department is home to the
largest wave/towing tank of
any UK academic institution
Students Guy Drori, Simonas Stilius
and Edward Kay of Team Aspire and
Hugh McQueen, Theo Scott and Eric
Brown of Team Hydra won trips to
Trinidad and Tobago, Gulf of Mexico
and Norway for winning BP’s
Ultimate Field Trip Competition
Professor Chengi Kuo
was awarded the Science,
Engineering and Technology
Lecturer of the Year Award
Success Stories 19 strath.ac.uk/naome
Student Peter Dow won the Science,
Engineering and Technology Student of the
Year Award and best Maritime Technology
Award for his excellent project on carbon
capture and storage
Our department yacht
Catalina has been utilised
by numerous graduates as
a stepping stone to sailing
in internationally renowned The current holder of the
competitions. John Elder Chair of Naval
Architecture, Professor Nigel
Barltrop, analysed wind
loading calculations for the
Burj Al Arab in Dubai
Professor Dracos Vassalos is
the recipient of a Sustained
Achivement Award from the
Royal Academy of Engineering
for his work in ship safety
MSc Subsea Engineering
graduate Aku Kotso works
as a Subsurface Engineer
in an oil & gas field off the
coast of Nigeria
MSc Subsea Engineering
graduate Owen Branagan is
supervising a survey of a Oil
Product Tanker in Singapore
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Course
Overview
Course Structure
The department offers a diverse and interesting assortment of Master of Science (MSc) / Postgraduate
Diploma (PgDip) /Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) programmes.
All of the degree programmes on offer have three components as follows:
1. Instructional Modules: students gain broad basics and the specialist knowledge and skills of the
specific degree programme. A strong feature is the level of commitment from practicing engineers,
who give guest lectures in areas of their expertise, thus providing insights into practical applications.
2. Group Project: In groups of three to five, students work in ‘consultant teams’ for ten weeks on a
practical engineering problem, mirroring how they might work in industry. To conclude their project,
students have the opportunity to present their report to a panel of industrial experts. This learning
method provides students with much sought after team working and communication skills, plus
valuable industrial contact.
3. Individual Project (MSc only): Students gain experience in tackling an issue in a methodical manner
on a topic from the student’s own interest or from a list assembled from practice. Guidance is
provided by one or two supervisors and the dissertation assessed by an internal examiner. The
discipline of in-depth study is a life-long skill that will be valuable in any position that a graduate
may take up in their career.
Performance is assessed via written exams, coursework assignments and the project thesis. Teamwork
exercises are assessed on a continuous basis.
Quality Teaching and Research
With world-leading expertise, the Department prides itself on innovative
teaching that is strongly linked to our research strengths. Staff are
internationally recognised for their expertise in; Ship Stability and Safety,
Marine Hydrodynamics, Marine Structures, Ocean Engineering, Marine
Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Marine Renewable Energy and
Alternative Fuels and Marine Design, Operation and Human Factors.
By maintaining high levels of top quality research, the Department ensures
that staff are kept up-to-date with advances and changes within marine
technology that informs our teaching and in turn provides our graduates with
the knowledge and expertise to excel in industry.
Career Opportunities
On completion of your studies within the department, graduates will be
well-prepared for a challenging and rewarding career in in the maritime,
oil & gas and marine renewables industries worldwide.
BP, Lloyd’s Register, Shell, Teekay Shipping, DNV and StatoilHydro are just a
few examples of organisations who regularly recruit our graduates.
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Industry Links
Links with industry are important to the Department in ensuring the success
of our future graduates. We continually strive to strengthen and expand
our links with industry to ensure that our graduates are equipped with the
appropriate knowledge and skills that prospective employers actively seek.
The department has built an extensive network of industrial links worldwide,
throughout all sectors of the marine industry, through graduate employment,
research and consultancy. The Department also has guest lecturers
visiting from industry on a regular basis, an invaluable opportunity to meet
industrialists and develop future career connections.
“
The course provides the foundation to pursue a career
in the offshore industry. Activities such as group work,
presentations and analytical exercises build self-confidence
”
and enhance the skills required in an engineer.
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Sustainable Engineering
Offshore Renewable Engineering Marine Engineering
MSc/PgDip MSc/PgDip
This flexible, multidisciplinary programme combines study in specialist, advanced engineering Marine engineering is concerned with the design, construction, installation and support of the systems
technologies with training in sustainability. With input from industry and a range of Engineering and equipment on board marine vehicles, with particular emphasis on propulsion and control systems.
departments, the course is a cross-disciplinary collaboration relevant to students seeking careers in High efficiency and low environmental impact of marine engines are the key factors in assuring
industry and to industry staff seeking to further their professional development. Employers place a economical operation and environmental protection in maritime transportation, which has important
high value on job candidates whose expertise in their chosen field is underpinned by a comprehensive implications for both economic success and environmental impact.
understanding of sustainable approaches and practices.
This programme allows graduate engineers from related disciplines to specialise in, or convert to, marine
Programme Structure engineering.
Key Information
• Instructional modules (including a
Sustainability class taken by all students) Curriculum
Start Date: September
• Group project (on a topic related to
Duration: MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time (minimum) environmental, social, or economic The programme has three components as follows:
PgCert/PgDip: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time sustainability)
Entry Requiremenst: First degree or other qualification equivalent to an Honours degree • Individual project • Instructional Modules
in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. Entry • Group Project
You will take at least three generic modules which • Individual Project (MSc only)
may be possible with other qualifications provided there is meet employers’ requirements for comprehensive
evidence of relevant experience and of the capacity for engineering skills and satisfy key requirements to Instructional classes include modules such as:
postgraduate study. attain Chartered Engineer status.
Career Destinations: Engineering Professions, Consultancy, Project Manager, • Advanced Marine Engineering
Compulsory Modules: • Marine Engineering Simulation and Modelling
Further Research • Sustainability • Inspection and Survey
• Sustainable Engineering Group Project • Maritime Safety and Risk
• Energy Resources and Policy
Contact us • Marine Transport and Economics
• Electrical Power Systems
t: +44 (0)141 548 4833 Email: naome-pg@strath.ac.uk Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome • Finite Element Analysis of Floating Structures • Information Management
• Renewable Marine Energy Systems • Risk Management
• Financial Engineering
Optional Modules: • Systems Availability and Maintenance
• Design Management • Design Management
• Financial Engineering • Onboard Energy Management and Marine Environment Protection
• Risk Management • Environmental Impact and Sustainability
• Environmental Impact Assessment • Project Management

Specialist Modules
You also take a number of modules relevant to your selected specialist theme (three for the
Postgraduate Certificate award, up to five for the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc).Successful completion of
six instructional modules leads to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate.
Key Information
Offshore Renewable Energy
• Energy Resources and Policy Start Date: September
• Electrical Power Systems Duration: MSc: 12 months full-time
• Renewable Marine Energy Systems
• Finite Element Analysis of Floating Structures PgDip: 9 months full-time
Accreditation: Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
Complete Group Project and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA).
You work within a group of students from different specialist themes to produce sustainable solutions for Entry Requiremenst: MSc: BEng with First, or Second Class (Upper Division)Honours or
real-life industry problems. Site visits, field trips and regular progress reports to industrial partners are an
integral part of the process and you will develop valued skills in team-working, problem-solving, report- equivalent overseas qualification.
writing and presentation. Successful completion of eight instructional modules and a group project leads PgDip: Applicants with marginally lower qualifications will be
to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma. considered for this programme in the first instance. Applicants with
other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Complete Individual Project
MSc students study a selected topic in depth and submit a thesis. Substantial industry input at this stage Career Destinations: Engineering Professions, Marine Engineer, Further Research
in the form of project ideas brings together engineering graduates and business representatives.
Contact us
Successful completion of eight instructional modules, a group project and an individual t: +44 (0)141 548 4833 Email: naome-pg@strath.ac.uk Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome
project leads to the award of an MSc.
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Offshore Floating Subsea & Pipeline

Systems
MSc/PgDip
With the world-wide search for offshore oil and gas moving into increasingly hostile areas of ocean
and deep and ultra-deep water, floating systems are becoming more widely used. Floating systems
must be designed and built to withstand harsh environments with innovative methods and techniques
being adopted to develop robust as well as economically efficient and safe structures. In meeting these
challenges, concern for the environment is of increasing importance.
This programme is designed for graduate engineers in naval architecture, offshore engineering,
mechanical engineering and other related disciplines who wish to pursue a career in offshore
engineering. It provides students with practical knowledge of offshore floating systems, their
conceptions, design and installation, with a sound basis of mathematical and engineering fundamentals.
Engineering
MSc/PgDip
This programme is designed for graduate engineers in naval architecture, offshore engineering,
mechanical engineering and related disciplines who wish to acquire advanced knowledge of subsea
systems, their conceptions, design and installation. These include systems and equipment such as
pipelines, wellheads, drilling rigs and riser and mooring systems. As oil is required to be extracted in
deeper and rougher seas, new demands continue to be imposed on design development as well as new
installation and inspection techniques.
Curriculum
The programme has three components as follows:

Curriculum • Instructional Modules

• Group Project
The programme has three components as follows: • Individual Project (MSc only)

• Instructional Modules Instructional classes include modules such as:

•
•
Group Project
Individual Project (MSc only) • Maritime Safety and Risk
Key Information

• Risers and Mooring Lines
Start Date: September
Instructional classes include modules such as: • Marine Pipelines
• Subsea Systems and Installation Duration: MSc: 12 months full-time
• Inspection and Survey • Offshore Engineering Practice PgDip: 9 months full-time
• Maritime Safety and Risk • Subsurface Technology Accreditation: Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology
• Design and Construction of FPSOs • Marine Pipeline Integrity (IMarEST) and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
• Risers and Mooring Lines • Dynamics of Floating Offshore Installations
Entry Requiremenst: MSc: BEng with First, or Second Class (Upper Division)Honours or
• Dynamics of Floating Offshore Installations
• Offshore Engineering Practice equivalent overseas qualification.
• Finite Element Analysis of Floating Structures PgDip: Applicants with marginally lower qualifications will be
• Advanced Marine Structures considered for this programme in the first instance. Applicants with
other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Career Destinations: Engineering Professions, Subsea Engineer, Ocean Engineer,
Further Research
Key Information

Contact us
Start Date: September t: +44 (0)141 548 4833 Email: naome-pg@strath.ac.uk Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome
Duration: MSc: 12 months full-time
PgDip: 9 months full-time
Accreditation: Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA).
Entry Requiremenst: MSc: BEng with First, or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours
or equivalent overseas qualification.
PgDip: Applicants with marginally lower qualifications will be
considered for this programme in the first instance. Applicants with
other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Career Destinations: Engineering Professions, Naval Architect, Ocean Engineer,
Further Research

Contact us
t: +44 (0)141 548 4833 Email: naome-pg@strath.ac.uk Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome
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Ship and Offshore

Ship and Offshore
Structures
MSc/PgDip
This programme was developed following an increase in demand for design engineers who can design
and assess new ships and offshore structures. This programme is designed for graduate engineers in
naval architecture, offshore engineering, mechanical engineering and other related disciplines who will
be introduced to ultimate strength, fatigue and design concepts for structural components of ships and
offshore floating systems. The programme will provide students with knowledge of material behaviour
together with factors influencing the dynamic behaviour of offshore installations.
Technology
MSc (two-year programme offered jointly
with Hamburg University of Technology)
This programme is designed for graduate engineers in naval architecture, offshore engineering,
mechanical engineering and other related disciplines who wish to acquire advanced knowledge in a
broad range of subjects of ship and offshore technologies. The course is offered jointly between the
University of Strathclyde and Hamburg University of Technology in Germany, and the awards are made
in the name of both universities.

Curriculum
Curriculum Key Information
The programme has three components as follows:
The programme has three components as follows: Start Date: September
Year 1 (University of Strathclyde): Duration: MSc: 24 months full-time
• Instructional Modules • Offshore Engineering Practice
• Group Project • Risers and Mooring Lines Entry Requiremenst: MSc: BEng with First Class Honours, or equivalent overseas
• Individual Project (MSc only) • Marine Pipelines qualification, in a marine or marine-related engineering subject.
• Dynamics of Floating Offshore Installations It is essential to have sufficient knowledge on structural mechanics,
Instructional classes include modules such as: • Maritime safety and risk hydrostatics, fluid dynamics, ship resistance and propulsion,
• Design and Construction of Floating, Production, ship design, etc.
• Risers and Mooring Lines Storage and Offloading Vessels
• Reliability-based Marine Structural Design including Plated Structures • Theory and Practice of Marine CFD Career Destinations: Engineering Professions, Naval Architect, Ocean Engineer,
• Computational Modelling of Problems in Plated Mechanics • Inspection and survey Marine Surveyor, Further Research
• Materials Engineering • Group Project
• Dynamics of Floating Offshore Installations • Research Project
Contact us
• Advanced Marine Structures
t: +44 (0)141 548 4833 Email: naome-pg@strath.ac.uk Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome
• Finite Element Analysis of Floating Structures Year 2 (Hamburg University of Technology):
Compulsory classes:
• Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Structures
• Ship Design
• Ship Vibration
• Master Thesis

Elective Classes:
• Non-Linear Structural Analysis
• Fatigue Strength of Ships and Offshore Structures
• Arctic Technology
Key Information • Innovative CFD Approaches
• Manoeuvrability and Shallow Water Ship Hydrodynamics

• Seakeeping of Ships and Laboratory on Naval Architecture
Start Date: September
Duration: MSc: 12 months full-time
PgDip: 9 months full-time
Entry Requiremenst: MSc: BEng with First, or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours
or equivalent overseas qualification.
PgDip: Applicants with marginally lower qualifications will be
considered for this programme in the first instance. Applicants with
other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Career Destinations: Engineering Professions, Naval Architect, Ocean Engineer,
Structural Engineer, Marine Surveyor, Further Research

Contact us
t: +44 (0)141 548 4833 Email: naome-pg@strath.ac.uk Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome
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Applying and
Funding “ The Faculty of Engineering
has one of the largest scholarship
portfolios in the UK and receiving
a scholarship has really helped me
to alleviate financial worries,
allowing me to concentrate

”
on my university work.
Entry Requirements Scholarships and Bursaries
The Department admits students with a range of both academic and professional qualifications. We believe that Higher Education is the route to a better job and quality of life. Every student should
In addition to an appropriate academic qualification (generally a strong undergraduate degree, or have the chance to come to university and our generous package of support is designed to help you
equivalent qualification), some courses require relevant professional or work experience. during your studies

The Department welcomes applications from candidates with degrees or other qualifications from
overseas institutions. If you are unsure whether your qualification is acceptable to the university,
please contact the Recruitment & International Office for further advice. You can also check the entry
requirements specific to your country at www.strath.ac.uk/rio/prospective
Applications
There is no formal closing date for most postgraduate applications but we advise you to apply as soon
as possible, preferably by the end of March for entry in September. Applications are considered and
decisions given on a rolling basis.
For the most up to date list please refer to the university’s website
www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/scholarships
In addition, within the Department there are several organisations offering sponsorships and
scholarships to students each year, including BP, Tullow Oil, Fundación IBERDROLA, Britannia
Scholarships, Saltire Scholarships and Lloyd’s Register Foundation. New arrangements for scholarships
and summer work are added continually so please refer to The Department’s website for more
information www.strath.ac.uk/naome

For details of the application process visit www.strath.ac.uk/admissions

Please contact us if you need further information on our entry criteria or wish to discuss your particular
circumstances

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will be required to prove that you have sufficient fluency in English.
The normal standard required is IELTS at 6.5 (with no individual element below 5.5).

Students who obtained their entry qualifications taught in English and those from certain countries may
be exempt from this requirement. Applicants who have marginally lower scores of the above tests may
be required to attend one or more modules of the pre-session English course offered by the University of
Strathclyde’s English Language Teaching Division www.strath.ac.uk/elt
Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 30 How to Find Us 31 strath.ac.uk/naome

How to Find Us
By Air
Glasgow Airport (15-20 minutes drive; regular airport buses) www.glasgowairport.
com
Edinburgh Airport (45 minutes drive) www.edinburghairport.com
Prestwick Airport (50 minutes drive; regular train service) www.glasgowprestwick.
com

1 By Rail
River Clyde attractions Bucha High-speed Intercity rail service between London and Glasgow Central Station (five
Sport/Music nn
Street an hours) and between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street Station (50 minutes).
(15 minutes from campus)
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(5 minutes from campus) Duke
Street Scotland M8 Jct 15 for the Universtiy campus. From Stirling and the north via the M9, M80
(A80) and M8 motorways. Traffic from Fife should follow signs for Kincardine Bridge
Bucha

Street and then join the M876. Exit the M8 Jct 15 for the Universtiy campus. From Edinburgh
4 Ingram
George Square Glasgo Street
High and the east via the M8. East Lothian and Northumberland traffic on the A1 should
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take the A720 Edinburgh City By-pass to join the M8. Tyneside traffic should take the

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(1 minute from campus) 5 A69 Carlisle Road and join the M6 at Jct 44, the intersection with the A74 (M) north-

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Music, shops, bars and restaurants Edinburgh It can be possible to get a space in a University car park if prior arrangements are
(5 minutes from campus) Glasgow made. There is a National Car Park within the campus.
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Glasgow Green Underground (nearest station: Buchanan Street). Bus details from Glasgow Travel
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CLY Newcastle Centre, St Enoch Square. t: +44 (0)141 226 4826
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Sports Union
With 47 clubs to choose from there’s
something for everyone England
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Students’ Union
The biggest and best students’ union
Manchester
in Scotland
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Naval Architecture, 12 1 Hour
Ocean and Marine Engineering 13
Birmingham
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The Royal College
Home to the Faculty of Engineering 10

11
Library
State-of-the-art learning resources
over five floors

12
Campus Village
A home away from home for
Strathclyde students

13
The Barony Hall
Graduation and events venue
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For specific enquiries on entry requirements and course details please contact:

Professor Peilin Zhou

peilin.zhou@strath.ac.uk

For general admissions enquires please contact:

Postgraduate Recruitment Secretary

Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 4094

Email: naome-pg@strath.ac.uk

Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering

Henry Dyer Building
100 Montrose Street
Glasgow G4 0LZ

t: +44 (0)141 548 4094

f: +44 (0)141 552 2879

Email: naome-info@strath.ac.uk
Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome
Information provided in the brochure is correct at the time of printing (October 2015) but may be subject to change.
With greatful thanks to BP, Rolls Royce Group Plc and Meyer Werft for images provided.

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