The MSc Sustainable Marine Craft and Superyacht Design at Southampton Solent University is engineered for aspiring professionals ready to innovate within the marine design and production industry. You will address critical challenges in sustainability and lifecycle requirements, preparing you to design marine craft that meet stringent maritime regulations and environmental standards. This postgraduate degree equips you with advanced naval architecture, structural design, and systems design knowledge, making you a sought-after graduate in a global sector focused on responsible innovation.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is delivered over one year, immersing you in practical design projects using industry-standard software within Solent's dedicated marine design CAD suite. You will gain hands-on experience with hull lines fairing, 2D CAD, and 3D modelling, complemented by access to a 60-metre tow tank for performance analysis. Your studies culminate in a dissertation, which may involve collaboration with a commercial design office, preparing you for diverse career pathways in marine craft design and production worldwide.