English requirements
Overall | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | |
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IELTS | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
This MSc programme provides the engineering skills and techniques you need to work as a specialist in the marine and offshore engineering field. On graduation you will be able to make an immediate contribution to a company’s capability and operation, and progress into senior management positions.
The course combines substantial marine modules with mechanical engineering options to produce a bespoke skills learning set. It capitalises on the demand for highly qualified postgraduates and maintains LJMU’s longstanding reputation for meeting the needs of the maritime industry.
Studying alongside students from all over the world you will learn about: safety analysis, design engineering, structural analysis, maritime law and insurance, quality systems and alternative energy systems.
Your programme is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework. Some programmes also have optional modules that can be selected to enhance your learning in certain areas and many feature a dissertation, extended report or research project to demonstrate your advanced learning.
This module is designed to provide advanced understanding of various offshore installation types and the engineering plants required to operate these installations.
The module is designed to provide you with an in-depth grounding of the typical practices and procedures that you will encounter should you pursue a career in the Marine Engineering Design environment.
This module aims to develop your ability to independently undertake, investigate and critically evaluate high quality academic research. It:
This module aims to develop a sound understanding of the fundamental concepts of managing projects.
The module is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge and understanding to implement formal maritime safety assessment procedures. It enables you to understand and implement the requirements of formal safety design, assessment and review in marine, offshore and port areas.
Overall | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | |
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IELTS | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2017) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
,With an increasing demand for qualified experts in the field, you will be highly sought after by employers and you will have the skills to enter senior positions with major UK and international companies. A large percentage of Marine and Offshore Engineering graduates are employed by Lloyd’s of London. However, you will also be well-qualified for consultancy and government body work.