Maritime Engineering Science: Yacht and High-Performance Craft

On this yacht and high-performance craft engineering msc degree you’ll specialise in the analysis, design and performance of yachts, small craft and high-performance vessels. you’ll also gain an understanding of the fixed and offshore structures that help them to function. you'll graduate with the specialist skills in maritime engineering science to design and analyse marine craft and structures. this maritime engineering science: yacht and high-performance craft msc is one of 5 maritime engineering science specialisms you can study at the university of southampton. this master's degree covers the core subjects and in-depth knowledge of maritime engineering science for both design and analysis of marine craft and structures within the marine environment. if you have a first degree in engineering, science or maths and are looking for a career in the maritime sector and yacht design degree to study, this could be the course for you. we'll also consider you if you have relevant experience. you don’t need specialist knowledge of the subject, as we’ll teach you the fundamentals of ship science.

The maritime sector provides varied career opportunities in engineering and project management related roles. maritime engineering science graduates are in strong demand with good starting salaries and excellent career progression opportunities. our graduates work across many different organisations. the solent region around southampton is the main uk hub for the maritime sector with organisations such as: lloyd’s register carnival bmt nigel gee the maritime and coastguard agency organisations such bae systems, qinetiq and babcock support the defence sector and employ a number of our graduates. the offshore and marine renewable developments are offering excellent prospects both to work in the uk (locally, london or aberdeen) or worldwide in places such as singapore, houston or perth.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: