MSc Technical Ship Management
Course overview
The MSc Technical Ship Management degree equips graduate engineers and qualified sea personnel with the knowledge for effective and efficient administration of ships and fleets. The programme is accredited by RINA and IMarEST.
The programme focuses on areas that are important for managing ships, including naval architecture and ocean and marine engineering. The course allows students to have a good understanding of several topics relevant to the maritime industry.
The programme includes instructional modules, individual projects, and a group project where students work on real engineering problems for a panel of industry experts. The course will be taught through lectures, tutorials, and lab experiments, and assessments include coursework (30-40%) and formal examinations (60-70%).
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need a first-class or second-class undergraduate honours degree or an international equivalent degree in any subject.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
- PTE Academic, Cambridge, and TOEFL IBT are also accepted.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Technical Ship Management from the University of Strathclyde can become:
- Technical Ship Superintendent
- Ship Manager or Vessel Manager
- Port Manager
- Maritime Operations Manager
- Naval Architect and Marine Engineer
Cost of study
The international students’ tuition fee for the MSc Technical Ship Management programme at the University of Strathclyde is £30,250. Note that this is subject to change yearly.
Admission
You can apply for the MSc Technical Ship Management programme directly through the university’s application form. We can assist you with your process at AHZ.
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