Postgraduate Certificate - PC

Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Science - MS

Level 7 Optional

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

The normal requirements for entry to the award Programme are as follows: An honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline. or A level 5 qualification in a relevant subject area along with evidence of experiential learning in the maritime industry, such as a Chief Engineer certificate of competency. All applicants must provide evidence of competence in English. Applicants are required to have achieved an IELTs score of a minimum of a 6.5 or equivalent English language qualifications

The normal requirements for entry to the award Programme are as follows: An honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline. or A level 5 qualification in a relevant subject area along with evidence of experiential learning in the maritime industry, such as a Chief Engineer certificate of competency. All applicants must provide evidence of competence in English. Applicants are required to have achieved an IELTs score of a minimum of a 6.5 or equivalent English language qualifications Offerings: All

Undertake academic research and demonstrate the ability to present findings using a range of appropriate information technologies including an ability to select appropriate data sets and present them in a format appropriate for the intended recipient

Apply appropriate analytical and modelling techniques to a range of engineering problems and demonstrate the ability to apply the appropriate strategies to the application of analysis tools to solve practical engineering problems

Produce a design that satisfies a given specification

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to the marine and related engineering disciplines, and an appreciation of their limitations

Formulate and test hypotheses, by identifying and undertaking appropriate methods to design/model, analyse and solve industry related problems to meet a specification of a particular engineering system

Critically evaluate and select the most appropriate research methodologies for the solution of professional and commercial problems in a timely and robust manner

Generate and synthesise evidence required in the solution of complex engineering problems

Conduct research/scholarly activity in an effective manner and apply new methods to the solution of novel engineering problems is such a way as to deliver the identified outcomes

Work within time constraints and an ability to prioritise workloads in order to deliver to deadlines

Demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the scientific principles of marine and related mechanical engineering disciplines

Prepare technical/business reports to a professional standard and write with authority on their engineering discipline

Select and apply strategies for the selection of relevant information from a large body of knowledge and then critically evaluate the information selected, drawing appropriate conclusions and recommendations

Display and evidence enhanced self-learning skills appropriate to the attainment of a FHEQ level 7 qualification

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles of management and engineering business practice, techniques for evaluation of technical and business risks and their limitations and potential pitfalls

Demonstrate an awareness of the limitations of current knowledge and the changing nature of technologies and society, and the need to gain new knowledge through further study and team-based project work in the field of marine and offshore engineering

Demonstrate a critical awareness of developing technologies related to marine and offshore engineering

Instigate, plan and manage engineering/technical projects, taking into account commercial, industrial, and customer requirements

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and a critical awareness of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of mechanical, marine and offshore engineering, and its underpinning science and mathematics. They must have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles. They must appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial considerations affecting the exercise of their engineering judgment

Demonstrate an understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects

Extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate

Critically evaluate designs, processes and products, and identify and make improvements by using problem solving skills and appropriate software /and hardware

Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan, conduct and present findings of a programme of research

Analyse experimental results, and draw comprehensive conclusions based on observed results and published data

Apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to critically evaluate the limitations of particular cases

Communicate effectively in a professional manner by the means of written English and through the medium of technical drawings and diagrams

Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies and sythesise solutions to engineering problems

Critically evaluate own academic and professional performance, and organise/plan self-learning for the purpose of continuing professional development

Course Catalogue

Marine Technical Superintendent - 36363 - MSc