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Admissions Seminar

Admissions Seminar. Stuart A. McKenna Academic Selector (NAOME ) 16/06/2014. Courses – 3 Branches. MEng / BEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering MEng / BEng Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles ( previously Small Craft Engineering )

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Admissions Seminar

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  1. Admissions Seminar Stuart A. McKennaAcademic Selector (NAOME) 16/06/2014

  2. Courses – 3 Branches • MEng/BEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering • MEng/BEng Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles (previouslySmall Craft Engineering) • MEng/BEng Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering

  3. Accreditation Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Royal Institution of Naval Architects

  4. Naval Architecture Naval Architecture is the engineering specialty which deals with: • Design • Construction • Repair • Operation of ALL types of ships, boats and marine structures

  5. Marine Engineering Marine Engine Design, Construction, Repair and Maintenance • Control Theory and Practice • Electrical Systems • Propeller and Shafting Systems • Fuel Cell Technology • Systems Design and simulation • Engines and Machinery (Diesel, Diesel-Electric, Gas Turbine)

  6. High Performance Marine Vehicles • Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of High Performance Vessels • Development of lighter, faster, stronger and safer vessels • Sailing and Power Yachts • Fast Ferries • High Performance working vessels

  7. Ocean Engineering • Engineering aspects of Fixed and Floating Marine Structures • Offshore Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy • Subsea Engineering

  8. Why study NAOME? • Earth surface 70% water • 90% all trade transported by sea • Ocean is a sustainable source of Energy • Cutting edge design • Rewarding career opportunities • In high demand!

  9. Project Work 1st Year – Cargo Ship

  10. Project Work • 2ndYear – Strathclyde 70

  11. Project Work 3rd Year – Ship Design Project

  12. Project Work 4th Year – Specialised Group Design Projects

  13. Project Work 5th Year (MEng) – Group Design Project • Pressure 275bar • Ambient temperature • H.S. Steel coiled pipe • ABS approved

  14. Facilities Henry Dyer Building - City Centre Campus- Lecture and Project rooms- Computing Facilities - Laboratory and Workshops- Small Wave Tank

  15. Facilities Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory- West of Scotland Science Park, West End- 76 metre long Wave Tank- Model Testing Facilities - Largest facility of any UK Academic Institution

  16. Scholarships/Sponsorships • Various scholarships/sponsorships avaliable • Entry incentives • Summer work

  17. Summer Opportunities Industrial Placements - Apply knowledge from University - Valuable technical/industrial experience - New horizons and opportunities Summer Grants and Scholarships- Up to £3,000

  18. Summer Opportunities Samsung Heavy Industries 5 students based in Korea

  19. Summer Opportunities Student AmbassadorHarbin Engineering University – ChinaAMET University – India

  20. Other Dept. Opportunities • Industrial visits • Social events • Sporting events – Yacht Racing

  21. Department’s Yacht

  22. Career Opportunities There are a substantial range of career opportunities available to our graduates. They may choose to work in areas such as: • Construction and Repair • Design • Fast Ships and Leisure Craft • Offshore Oil and Gas • Research and Development  • Ship Safety   • Shipping, Ship Operation and Management • Specialist Ships • Surveying and Classification • Technical Consultancy

  23. Graduates Some of the Highest Paid Engineers • ABS • Allseas • Babcock International Group • BP • BVT Surface Fleet • DNV • Heerema • Lloyd's Register of Shipping • Maritime & Coastguard Agency • GL Noble Denton • Royal Navy • SeaTec • Shell • Subsea 7 • Teekay Shipping • Technip

  24. Entry Requirements Highers (1st year Entry) BEng: AAAB or AABBB including Maths (B) Physics (B) and/or Technological Studies (B) strongly recommended. MEng: AAAA or AAABB including Maths (A) Physics (B) and/or Technological Studies (B) strongly recommended.

  25. Entry Requirements Advanced Highers BEng Second year entry – AAB including Maths (A) and Physics (B) First year entry – ABB including Maths (B) MEng Second year entry – AAA including Maths (A) and Physics (A). First year entry – AAB including Maths (A)

  26. Entry Requirements HND • (AAB in graded units) Entry to BEng in the first instance. Applicants with an HND in a relevant subject with merits or distinctions in analytical modules may be considered for second year entry to the BEng. Examples • HND Marine Engineering • HND Mechanical Engineering

  27. Admissions Process • Receive UCAS application • Review Application • Grades • Personal Statement/Reference • SIMD40 adjustment • Make Offer • Invite to Insight Afternoon • Campus tour • Team exercise • Informal chat with lecturer

  28. Personal Statement • Display specific interest in subject • Mention of related work/leisure experience • Extra curriculum activates • Evidence of good written communication skills

  29. Thank You Website - www.strath.ac.uk/naome Contact Details • stuart.mckenna@strath.ac.uk • carolyn.mclellan@strath.ac.uk Any Questions?

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