Course Overview
Ship Science is a Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering course unique to the University of Southampton. It applies engineering science to the field of ships and other maritime structures. This four year integrated masters Yacht and Small Craft theme focuses on the design and operation of sailing yachts and power boats. This theme is ideally suited to someone who wants a deeper understanding of high performance sailing craft and advanced marine vehicles or wants to pursue a career in the small craft industry. In the first two years, you will study the core ship science topics, including basic naval architecture, fluids, materials and structures, marine hydrodynamics, ship design, ship production and engineering management and law. In years three and four, you will specialise in your yacht and small craft theme by following the theme compulsory and optional modules, such as yacht and high performance craft, marine craft concept design, marine safety and environmental engineering and sailing yacht and powercraft design. You will also conduct an individual research project and a group design project aimed at solving real maritime engineering challenges for industry.
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