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Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering

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Glasgow 04 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 Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 04 05 strath.ac.uk/naome

1.2million People living Glasgow in the greater Glasgow area

1 2 3 The University of Strathclyde is in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK’s largest and most Culture and Events vibrant cities. As well as its thriving arts and cultural attractions and year-round programme of events, Glasgow is home Glasgow’s music scene, bars and restaurants are renowned and its retail experience is second only to to more than 20 major museums and galleries, most of which offer free entry. The Riverside Museum, London. Glasgow is consistently voted as the top place to shop in the UK, outside London. With shops located on the banks of the Clyde, celebrates Glasgow’s renowned industrial heritage and was voted 4 5 ranging from cool vintage to brand names and exclusive designers, there is something for everyone. 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 The campus is within easy reach of the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National attractions in Scotland and one of the most visited museums in the UK outside of London. 1 The Riverside Museum Park, the Scottish Highlands, and the Hebridean Islands to the West. With Glasgow as a base, Strathclyde 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 The city is also the base for Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony 1million 3 The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome activities including walking, cycling, hiking, skiing and sailing. Orchestra, the National Theatre of Scotland, and Scottish Ballet. Edinburgh’s renowned annual festivals are People visit 4 Merchant City just a 50-minute train journey away. the Riverside 5 Kelvingrove Gallery Live Music Museum Green Spaces each year 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, ‘Glasgow’ means the ‘dear green place’ in Gaelic and with more than 90 public parks and green spaces, the city hosts 130 music events each week in a wide range of venues, many within walking distance of the the city lives up to its name. is by far the oldest park in the city and is within five minutes’ University campus. The recently-opened Hydro arena, with a capacity of up to 13,000, is the only UK venue walk of the University campus. Pollok Country Park, 10 minutes away by train, is home to one of the of this scale to be built specifically for concerts. 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 Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 06 Scotland 07 strath.ac.uk/naome

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 world. With Glasgow as a base, Strathclyde students are perfectly positioned to explore 1872 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

Bag a Munroe 1847 Historic Towns While in Scotland why not get active and ‘bag a Munro’. Munros are Scottish Alexander mountains over 3,000 feet and there are 283 to choose from. A great one to Graham Bell, Edinburgh (50 minutes by train) start with is Ben Lomond which is located on the shores of the world famous inventor of Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities beauty spot Loch Lomond, only a 40 minute drive from Glasgow. the telephone, in Europe. Scotland’s capital is home to the Scottish Parliament as well as a dazzling array of museums, galleries and cultural venues. Edinburgh’s famous Hogmanay street party is a must see and Strathclyde Ski Scotland is born in students often make the trip through to the capital to ‘see in the bells’ on New Year’s Eve. For snow sport loving students Scotland is the perfect destination with five Edinburgh high quality resorts to choose from. The ski resorts are ideal if you are a The city has inspired a score of famous literary creations including Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter, beginner as you will be able to take advantage of expert tuition. Advanced and book lovers gather annually at the Edinburgh International Book Festival for author’s talks and book skiers can tackle the more challenging slopes of the Cairngorm resort, only a signings. If you happen to be in Edinburgh in August then it will be impossible to avoid the worlds’ largest two-hour train journey from Glasgow. arts festival: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The West Highland Way Stirling (50 minutes by train) During the summer months it has become a student tradition to walk the West If you’re a history lover then Stirling is a must see. Home to some of the most momentous events in Highland Way: a challenging trek of 93 miles through some of Scotland’s most Scottish history it is a place of romance, royal castles and monuments. The National Wallace Monument breath-taking scenery. Highlights of the walk include world famous destinations is a potent symbol of Scotland that offers stunning views over the southern Highlands after a dizzying such as Loch Lomond and Glencoe. Starting in Milngavie on the outskirts of climb up its spiral staircase. While in Stirling also visit Stirling Castle’s Renaissance Palace to experience Glasgow, and ending in Fort William the terrain ranges from lowland moors and what life would have been like for a Scottish monarch in the 16th century. dense woodland to the romantic hills mountains of the Scottish Highlands Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 08 Learning Environment 09 strath.ac.uk/naome 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 of the institution 1000 World class research 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 of the Year Top 10 and in UK for Entrepreneurial engineering University of ‘research power’ the Year measure Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 10 Postgraduate Lifestyle 11 strath.ac.uk/naome 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 Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 12 Accommodation 13 strath.ac.uk/naome

Accommodation

350 million I stayed in halls and found 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 pound campus it was the perfect introduction heart of Glasgow. renewal

to life at Strathclyde. It’s great 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 because you learn to be as the shops, bars, clubs and cafés of Glasgow’s city centre and Merchant City. During the year there are independent and make lots 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 of new friends in a short residences are mixed for both males and females with single sex flats. space of time. 100 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 Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 14 The Department 15 strath.ac.uk/naome

The Department

“As a former mariner, I wanted Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering to learn the theory behind the 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 practice and as Strathclyde is civilisation seeks to explore for natural resources in more extreme environments, increase international 1 in 5 ships world-renowned for its programmes 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 and quality of teaching in Naval Building on the City of Glasgow’s rich heritage of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding, NAOME provides Clyde in Glasgow Architecture, Ocean and Marine first-rate graduates and research for the Maritime, Oil & Gas and Marine Renewables industries worldwide. Engineering, it was the obvious 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 Institute waves of over 0.5m in height. Typical model tests include resistance of ship hulls, wave impacts on 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 less than an hour’s travel from the city centre. The 33 foot long yacht can be used for both cruising and racing. 35 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 Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 16 Careers and Opportunities 17 strath.ac.uk/naome 537,500 jobs in the UK are supported by the shipping, ports and 34,300 maritime business employees in the UK marine Career and energy industry, which is 25% forecasted to double over The percentage the next decade rise in employment Opportunities in the oil and gas 45,000 industry since 2010 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

€6 billion £25,000 — 30,000 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 trade is seaborne. worldwide 40 billion barrels estimated reserves of oil off Will you be the 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? Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 18 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 Success Award for his excellent project on carbon Simon Cormack runs “Marine capture and storage Design International” designing Stories ferries, workboats and leisure craft

The Department is home to the largest wave/towing tank of any UK academic institution

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

Students Guy Drori, Simonas Stilius Professor Dracos Vassalos is and Edward Kay of Team Aspire and the recipient of a Sustained Hugh McQueen, Theo Scott and Eric Achivement Award from the Brown of Team Hydra won trips to Royal Academy of Engineering Trinidad and Tobago, Gulf of Mexico for his work in ship safety and Norway for winning BP’s MSc Subsea Engineering Ultimate Field Trip Competition graduate Aku Kotso works as a Subsurface Engineer in an oil & gas field off the coast of Nigeria

Professor Chengi Kuo MSc Subsea Engineering was awarded the Science, graduate Owen Branagan is Engineering and Technology supervising a survey of a Oil Lecturer of the Year Award Product Tanker in Singapore Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 20 Course Overview 21 strath.ac.uk/naome Course Overview

Course Structure Quality Teaching and Research Industry Links The department offers a diverse and interesting assortment of Master of Science (MSc) / Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) /Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) programmes. With world-leading expertise, the Department prides itself on innovative Links with industry are important to the Department in ensuring the success teaching that is strongly linked to our research strengths. Staff are of our future graduates. We continually strive to strengthen and expand All of the degree programmes on offer have three components as follows: internationally recognised for their expertise in; Ship Stability and Safety, our links with industry to ensure that our graduates are equipped with the Marine Hydrodynamics, Marine Structures, Ocean Engineering, Marine appropriate knowledge and skills that prospective employers actively seek. 1. Instructional Modules: students gain broad basics and the specialist knowledge and skills of the Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Marine Renewable Energy and specific degree programme. A strong feature is the level of commitment from practicing engineers, Alternative Fuels and Marine Design, Operation and Human Factors. The department has built an extensive network of industrial links worldwide, who give guest lectures in areas of their expertise, thus providing insights into practical applications. By maintaining high levels of top quality research, the Department ensures throughout all sectors of the marine industry, through graduate employment, that staff are kept up-to-date with advances and changes within marine research and consultancy. The Department also has guest lecturers 2. Group Project: In groups of three to five, students work in ‘consultant teams’ for ten weeks on a technology that informs our teaching and in turn provides our graduates with visiting from industry on a regular basis, an invaluable opportunity to meet practical engineering problem, mirroring how they might work in industry. To conclude their project, the knowledge and expertise to excel in industry. industrialists and develop future career connections. 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. Career Opportunities

3. Individual Project (MSc only): Students gain experience in tackling an issue in a methodical manner On completion of your studies within the department, graduates will be on a topic from the student’s own interest or from a list assembled from practice. Guidance is well-prepared for a challenging and rewarding career in in the maritime, provided by one or two supervisors and the dissertation assessed by an internal examiner. The oil & gas and marine renewables industries worldwide. 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. BP, Lloyd’s Register, Shell, Teekay Shipping, DNV and StatoilHydro are just a few examples of organisations who regularly recruit our graduates. Performance is assessed via written exams, coursework assignments and the project thesis. Teamwork exercises are assessed on a continuous basis. “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.” Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 22 Sustainable Engineering 23 strath.ac.uk/naome

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 Curriculum Start Date: September Sustainability class taken by all students) • 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. • Advanced Marine Engineering Career Destinations: Engineering Professions, Consultancy, Project Manager, Compulsory Modules: Further Research • Marine Engineering Simulation and Modelling • Sustainability • Inspection and Survey • Sustainable Engineering Group Project • Maritime Safety and Risk • Energy Resources and Policy • Marine Transport and Economics Contact us • Electrical Power Systems t: +44 (0)141 548 4833 Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome project leads to the award of an MSc. Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 24 Offshore Floating Systems Subsea Engineering 25 strath.ac.uk/naome

Offshore Floating Subsea & Pipeline Systems Engineering MSc/PgDip MSc/PgDip

With the world-wide search for offshore oil and gas moving into increasingly hostile areas of ocean This programme is designed for graduate engineers in naval architecture, offshore engineering, and deep and ultra-deep water, floating systems are becoming more widely used. Floating systems mechanical engineering and related disciplines who wish to acquire advanced knowledge of subsea must be designed and built to withstand harsh environments with innovative methods and techniques systems, their conceptions, design and installation. These include systems and equipment such as being adopted to develop robust as well as economically efficient and safe structures. In meeting these pipelines, wellheads, drilling rigs and riser and mooring systems. As oil is required to be extracted in challenges, concern for the environment is of increasing importance. deeper and rougher seas, new demands continue to be imposed on design development as well as new installation and inspection techniques. 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 Curriculum conceptions, design and installation, with a sound basis of mathematical and engineering fundamentals. 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 Key Information • Individual Project (MSc only) • Maritime Safety and Risk • 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 26 Ship and Offshore Structures Ship and Offshore Technology 27 strath.ac.uk/naome

Ship and Offshore Ship and Offshore Technology Structures MSc (two-year programme offered jointly MSc/PgDip with Hamburg University of Technology)

This programme was developed following an increase in demand for design engineers who can design This programme is designed for graduate engineers in naval architecture, offshore engineering, and assess new ships and offshore structures. This programme is designed for graduate engineers in mechanical engineering and other related disciplines who wish to acquire advanced knowledge in a naval architecture, offshore engineering, mechanical engineering and other related disciplines who will broad range of subjects of ship and offshore technologies. The course is offered jointly between the be introduced to ultimate strength, fatigue and design concepts for structural components of ships and University of Strathclyde and Hamburg University of Technology in Germany, and the awards are made offshore floating systems. The programme will provide students with knowledge of material behaviour in the name of both universities. together with factors influencing the dynamic behaviour of offshore installations. 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering 28 Applying and Funding 29 strath.ac.uk/naome Applying and “The Faculty of Engineering Funding 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 For the most up to date list please refer to the university’s website overseas institutions. If you are unsure whether your qualification is acceptable to the university, www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/scholarships 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 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 Applications and summer work are added continually so please refer to The Department’s website for more information www.strath.ac.uk/naome 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 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

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. How to Find Us com

1 By Rail attractions Buchannan High-speed Intercity rail service between London and Glasgow Central Station (five Sport/Music Street hours) and between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street Station (50 minutes). (15 minutes from campus) Passenger enquiries 2 t: 08457 484950 (within the UK) t: +44 (0)20 7278 5240 (from outwith the UK) King Tuts Wah-Wah Hut World-famous live music venue Cathedral Street 2 CAMPUS By Coach (15 minutes from campus) Queen 3D map below Street Buchanan Bus Station t: +44 (0)141 332 9644

3 North Hanover Street 3 Richmond Street By Car The Style Mile 4 Montrose Street Hope Street From England and the south via the M6 and M74 (A74) motorways. Leave the M74

Renfield Street George Street The retail centre of Scotland Jct 4 to join the M73 Jct 1. Leave the M73 Jct 2 to join the M8 Jct 8 westbound. Exit the (5 minutes from campus) Duke Street M8 Jct 15 for the Universtiy campus. From Stirling and the north via the M9, M80 Scotland (A80) and M8 motorways. Traffic from Fife should follow signs for Kincardine Bridge 4 Buchanan Street Ingram Street and then join the M876. Exit the M8 Jct 15 for the Universtiy campus. From Edinburgh George Square Glasgow High Central Street and the east via the M8. East Lothian and Northumberland traffic on the A1 should

The historic heart of Glasgow Queen Street take the A720 Edinburgh City By-pass to join the M8. Tyneside traffic should take the (1 minute from campus) 5 A69 Carlisle Road and join the M6 at Jct 44, the intersection with the A74 (M) north- Argyle Street High Street bound, then M73 and M8. 5 Trongate Merchant City Parking 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. 1 6 City Travel Glasgow Green Underground (nearest station: Buchanan Street). Bus details from Glasgow Travel RIVER CLYDE Riverside park Newcastle Centre, St Enoch Square. t: +44 (0)141 226 4826 (5 minutes from campus)

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7 Sports Union With 47 clubs to choose from there’s something for everyone England

8 11 Students’ Union The biggest and best students’ union Manchester in Scotland 7 9 9 8 Naval Architecture, 12 1 Hour Ocean and Marine Engineering 13 Birmingham 10 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

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For specific enquiries on entry requirements and course details please contact:

Professor Peilin Zhou [email protected]

For general admissions enquires please contact: Postgraduate Recruitment Secretary

Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 4094 Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected] Web : www.strath.ac.uk/naome

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