Faculty of Engineering

The Graduate School of Engineering at Strathclyde offers a first-class, multidisciplinary experience across the range of taught and research postgraduate programmes. Over 500 postgraduate students and 115 researchers, many from overseas, work with academic staff in the Facultys nine departments. The School is located in the Faculty of Engineering one of the largest and most important providers of quality engineering education in Europe. As a student in the Graduate School of Engineering, you will be part of a supportive international community working with academic experts in top class modern facilities. Our Master Class series of business and management workshops help your personal development and will provide you with opportunities to meet and work with other students across the range of engineering disciplines. Through careers seminars and our extensive industrial contacts, you will also have opportunities to network with businesses, giving you invaluable access to potential employers. Our research is valued by government and industry alike. Multimillion pound investments by Research Councils, Government funded Technology Institutes and companies such as Rolls-Royce and British Energy mean that postgraduate students have access to the very best specialist research facilities. The Facultys strong industrial links ensure that research fields are relevant to the needs of society and that staff, and industry, remain at the forefront of advancing technologies. Postgraduate students enjoy excellent support and opportunities for growth through a comprehensive induction programme and opportunities to present work at events, such as Faculty and University Research events, or at conferences in the UK or further afield. The Faculty welcomes applications from overseas and offers approximately ten research scholarships per annum, awarded competitively to the best qualified students.

Engineering
FACULTY OF

Fees
For information on current fee levels, see: www.strath.ac.uk/registry/students/finance

ShiP & OFFShORE STRUCTURES

The marine industry continues to be very active in various parts of the world. This has led to an increase in the demand for design engineers in the field of Ship & Offshore Structures, who can design and assess new ships and offshore structures. This course is designed for experienced or newly-qualified engineers in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related disciplines. Its main objectives are to provide: high calibre graduates with in-depth knowledge of Ship and Offshore Structures capable of making significant contributions to the Shipbuilding and Offshore industry graduate engineers of related disciplines with an opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge in Ship and Offshore Structures students with practical knowledge of overall ship structures, their conceptions and design, as well as a sound basis in mathematical and engineering fundamentals

MSc/PgDip

Funding
Postgraduate Diploma students from EU countries may be able to get fees-only support from Student Awards Agency for Scotland (www.saas.gov.uk). Applications should be made to the Department in the first instance.

How to Apply
Apply online via the postgraduate course page: www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate

Contact
Professor Shan Huang Academic Selector t: +44 (0)141 548 3308 e: shan.huang@strath.ac.uk f.cameron@strath.ac.uk

www.strath.ac.uk/na-me

The University of Strathclyde is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, number SC015263.

Course Structure
The course structure allows students to deepen their knowledge in chosen areas and widen their horizons through exposure to other disciplines and structured interaction with fellow students.

Computational Modelling of Non-linear Problems in Structural Mechanics Materials Engineering In groups of three to five, students work in consultant teams for 10 weeks on a practical engineering problem, mirroring how they might work in industry. To conclude their project, students have the opportunity to present their report to a panel of industrial experts. This learning method provides students with much sought after teamworking and communication skills, plus valuable industrial contact. Those pursuing the MSc then undertake an individual project. Students gain experience in tackling an issue in a methodical manner on a topic from the students own interest or from a list assembled from practice. Guidance is provided by one or two supervisors and the dissertation assessed by external examiners. The 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.

Assessment
Performance is assessed via written exams, coursework assignments and the individual project thesis. Teamwork exercises are assessed on a continuous basis.

The Departments teaching and research infrastructure includes a comprehensive library in marine technology, laboratory facilities which are unparalleled in university terms, excellent computing facilities and a racing yacht. The NA-ME laboratory facilities include: the Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory at the West of Scotland Science Park, houses the largest university test tank in the UK (76m 4.6m 2.5m). This facility is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and is used for a wide variety of model tests in calm water and in waves. the Marine Engineering Laboratory in the Henry Dyer Building which provides a four-cylinder high-speed diesel engine test bed, a high-temperature fuel cell and other thermofluid experimental apparatus. The lab offers a testing base for marine thermodynamic-related projects. the Hydrodynamics Laboratory in the Henry Dyer Building houses a wave/towing tank (21.6m 1.5m 0.8m) suitable for a wide variety of preliminary tests, as well as fluid control experiment apparatus.

Educational Approach
The Departments educational goal is to produce confident, competent graduates with good communication skills, professional ethos and a zest for lifelong learning. The course uses a teamwork approach to develop the students full potential.

Curriculum
The course has three components as follows: Instructional Modules Group Project Individual Project (MSc only) Instructional classes offered during the two semesters include modules, such as: Risers and Mooring Lines Dynamics of Ships and Floating Offshore Structures Reliability-based Structural Design and Plated Structures Ultimate Strength of Ship and Shell Structures Computational Modelling and Approximation in Structural Mechanics

Duration of Course
MSc: 12 months full-time PgDip 9 months full-time

Entry Requirements
First- or second-class BEng Honours degree, or equivalent qualification.

The Department
With an illustrious 125 year history, the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is a key provider of marine technology expertise in the UK and beyond. Ideally located in Glasgow, we continue to build on the citys rich heritage of shipbuilding and sea-faring, making significant contributions to national and international policy-making and the advancement of the Marine Technology field. Thousands of NA-ME graduates have had a profound effect in shaping the evolution of modern naval architecture and marine engineering worldwide.