University of Strathclyde

Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering

University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

Ocean Engineering deals with structures and systems related to ocean resources, including oil and gas, and renewable energy.

Key highlights

  • Covers structures and systems for exploiting ocean resources
  • Applications span offshore oil and gas engineering
  • Includes ocean renewable energy systems

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: AAAB — Standard entry requirements *; or AABBB (Maths and Physics, or Engineering Science at grades AB/BA) Minimum entry requirements **: BBBB (Maths and Physics or Engineering Science
  • Scottish Advanced Highers — Maths and Physics recommended
  • A-level: ABB-BBB — Maths and Physics; Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths A and Physics B
  • International Baccalaureate: 32-34 — Maths HL5, Physics HL5; Year 2 entry: 36-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6
  • HNC / HND — Year 1 entry: pass a relevant HNC, A in Graded Unit Year 2 entry: pass a relevant HND, AA in Graded Units Contact us before applying
  • International qualifications — View the entry requirements for your country

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.

  • BBA International Scholarship

    25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

    Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.

  • Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

    Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.

    Up to £6,000
  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)

    Value: 25% fee reduction per year.

  • Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.

    Up to £7,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Naval architect
  • Ocean engineer
  • Offshore structural engineer
  • Subsea engineer
  • Marine renewable energy engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £30,950

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 University of Strathclyde, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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