Solent University

Yacht and Powercraft Design

Solent UniversitySouthampton City Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

Plot a course for your engineering skills - specialise in naval architecture for power- and sail-craft. Solent’s highly regarded degree is taught by experienced marine architects and designers.

Key highlights

  • Specialise in naval architecture for both power- and sail-craft
  • Taught by experienced marine architects and designers
  • Develops engineering skills applied to yacht and powercraft design
  • Includes a foundation year before degree-level study

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS tariff points Completed A-levels, BTEC Diploma at MP, T-Level Pass (D or E), or equivalent.
  • BTEC: MP — BTEC Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — 48 UCAS tariff points Completed A-levels, BTEC Diploma at MP, T-Level Pass (D or E), or equivalent.

Careers this course leads to

  • Naval architect
  • Yacht designer
  • Marine design engineer
  • Small craft designer
  • Marine surveyor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,178 for foundation level. Fees will increase from year 1 onwards.

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Solent University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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