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Foundation of Maritime Engineering

University of Southampton

  • Southampton, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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University of Southampton campus

About the program

A degree in the design of ships and marine craft.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply scientific and technical principles to challenges in Maritime Engineering. Select suitable methods and tools for design
  • testing
  • measurement and problem-solving. Document technical decisions and consider safety
  • sustainability and industry practice.

Career outcomes

  • Naval architect

Curriculum

  • Honours degree in ship and marine craft design covering naval architecture design
  • marine design skills
  • mechanics and materials
  • ship design concepts
  • sustainable resistance and propulsion
  • composite technology
  • hydrodynamic design and structural design.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • GCSE Maths grade B/6 and English grade C/4
  • A-levels ABB or IB 32 points including 5 in Maths (no specific subjects except Chemistry for Chemical Engineering)
  • country equivalents listed on the page
  • English IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (Band C)
  • Grade/entry criteria: GCSE Maths B/6 and English C/4
  • A-levels ABB or IB 32 points (foundation page).

Accepted academic background

For students changing direction or from countries without A-levels or an equivalent, who lack the subjects for direct entry; cannot apply with A-level maths already

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (Band C
  • TOEFL iBT foundation page)

How to apply

  1. Check the foundation or pre-master pathway entry requirements. Apply through the relevant university pathway application process on the official website. Submit academic records
  2. passport details
  3. applicable English-language evidence. Provide further documents if requested. Accept the offer and complete any required payments. Complete the student visa and enrollment process.

Other costs

Tuition per year£30,000 GBP
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Deposit_

Program details

CampusHighfield and Boldrewood
Faculty or schoolEngineering, Physics and Maths Foundation Year
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Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.