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MSc in Marine Engineering
Mechanical & Electrical Options

Duration: Full time for 12 months or part time flexible learning over a period up to 5 years.
Start Date: Late September each year.
Entry: A good first degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering. Candidates with qualifications in other subjects such as Physics will be considered. A knowledge of fluids and thermodynamics is essential and at least an understanding of basic electrical engineering. Ideally candidates will have had some experience of the marine environment. Candidates who do not quite meet these requirements should consider our pre-qualifying year. All candidates must satisfy UCL's English language requirements.

Introduction

This MSc is concerned with the design, analysis and operation of machinery and systems for merchant and naval ships. It has two parallel streams, mechanical and electrical, about two thirds of the material is common to both options. It is not necessary to choose a stream when applying for the course.

The course covers a wide range of engineering subjects relevant to the development and procurement of marine systems. The course material is presented in two forms: elements of engineering aimed at increasing the student's knowledge, and material specifically designed to increase the student's ability to apply this knowledge in a systematic and effective manner.

The programme is run in parallel with the MSc in Naval Architecture with students from both programmes working together on a Ship Design Exercise.

This MSc has been selected by the UK and Canadian Navies for the advanced training of its Marine Engineers. It also receives students from many other major maritime nations.

The course is accredited under UK-SPEC by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST). There is currently a global shortage of well qualified Marine Engineers and consequently the job prospects are good.

Degree Programme Structure

The course introduction, lectures and seminars consist of about 200 hours of formal tuition. The remainder consists of tutorials and time for students to undertake course work and individual work. The degree consists of three major parts, namely:

Lectures and Seminars

These are given in core subjects, and are supported by a variety of coursework exercises and case studies. The student's performance during the course is assessed on:

Mechanical Stream Courses:

Electrical Stream Courses:

View summary of course syllabii [pdf]

Ship Design

Each Marine Engineering Student is grouped with one or two Naval Architects to work on the design of a specific vessel. The Marine Engineer's role is mainly to specify the propulsive machinery and all auxiliary equipment.

Individual Project

The individual project allows the student to demonstrate the capability to formulate a plan to solve a particular problem and then to execute that plan. Projects are often design, build and test or can be analytical in nature.

Further information

Please visit the UCL Graduate Study site for full details on admission procedures, a downloadable application form and sources of funding.

For a departmental graduate prospectus please complete our Information Request Form or contact our Graduate Tutor:

The Graduate Tutor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University College London
Torrington Place
London WC1E 7JE

graduate-info@meng.ucl.ac.uk
tel: +44 (0)20 7679 3907
fax: +44 (0)20 7388 0180

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Information supplied by MSc Admissions Tutor, last update 29 Sept 2006.