Maritime Engineering Science: Yacht and High-performance Craft (MSc)

On this Yacht and High-performance Craft engineering MSc degree you’ll specialise in the analysis, design and performance of yachts, small craft and high-performance vessels. You’ll also gain an understanding of the fixed and offshore structures that help them to function. You'll graduate with the specialist skills in maritime engineering science to design and analyse marine craft and structures. This Maritime Engineering Science: Yacht and High-performance Craft MSc is one of 5 maritime engineering science specialisms you can study at the University of Southampton. This master's degree covers the core subjects and in-depth knowledge of maritime engineering science for both design and analysis of marine craft and structures within the marine environment. If you have a first degree in engineering, science or maths and are looking for a career in the maritime sector and yacht design degree to study, this could be the course for you. We'll also consider you if you have relevant experience

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £32,500 per year

UK students: £11,500 per year

UK/Home: £11,500 per year

International: £32,500 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

• Boldrewood, Southampton, United Kingdom