Maritime Engineering with Industrial Placement Year

Summary

The ocean connects people, industries and resources across the world. Maritime engineering is about designing the vessels and offshore structures that operate within it, from ships and submarines to systems that harness marine energy.

On this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills to design, build and test marine vehicles and structures. You will combine the theory of naval architecture and marine engineering with practical learning through laboratories, design modules and projects.

In your first two years, you will build a strong foundation in the science and engineering behind marine systems. These years are shared with the integrated master’s route, giving you flexibility as your interests develop.

In your third year, you will deepen your understanding through advanced naval architecture modules and complete an individual project, bringing together the concepts and skills you have learned.

You can also choose to take an Industrial Placement Year, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a professional engineering environment and gain valuable industry experience.

Key features of the course

Build a strong foundation. Develop a thorough understanding of the science and engineering behind marine vehicles and structures.

Learn through application. Design modules, laboratory work and projects help you apply theory to real engineering challenges.

Gain real-world experience. An optional Industrial Placement Year allows you to work in an engineering organisation and build professional skills.

Access specialist facilities. These include dedicated design studios and workshops, a 138m towing tank with wave maker, a wind tunnel complex and a professional manufacturing centre.

Prepare for your future career. This course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, the Institution of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, allowing you to work in a wide range of engineering sectors and supporting your route to chartered status.

Student support

Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will support you throughout your time at Southampton, offering academic guidance, career advice and signposting to wellbeing and pastoral services when needed.

You will be part of a collaborative community, working alongside students and staff with a shared interest in marine and offshore engineering.

Further information

You will study in an environment designed for hands-on learning, with access to specialist facilities that support both individual and team-based projects.

The skills and experience you gain will prepare you for careers across the maritime sector, including ship design, offshore engineering and marine technology.

Course Modules

Typical modules include:

Year one: Basic Naval Architecture; An Introduction to Engineering Design; Electrical and Electronics Systems; Engineering Mathematics Workshop; Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment; Mechanics, Structures and Materials; ThermoFluids.

Year two: Engineering Management and Law; Hydrodynamics; Materials and Structures; Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II; Ship Resistance and Propulsion; Ship Design and Economics; Ship Structural Design and Production; and Systems Design and Computing for Ships.

Year three: Individual Project; Marine Craft Concept Design; Marine Engineering; Marine Hydrodynamics; Marine Structures; Ship Manoeuvring and Control; plus module options.

Testing is conducted through a combination of unseen written examinations and assessed coursework in the form of problem-solving exercises, laboratory reports, design exercises, essays, and individual and group projects. Experimental, research and design skills are assessed through laboratory reports, coursework exercises and oral presentations.

The Industrial Placement Year is assessed via an individual reflective report.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, Institute of
• Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
• Naval Architects, Royal Institution of
• Accreditation of European Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE)
• Engineering Council