Compulsory modules (70 credits) may include: Marine production technology; theory of plates and grillages; ship performance; ship propulsion; marine transport and economics; advanced hydrodynamics; research skills; optional modules (30 credits) typically include: design and analysis of marine transport systems; structural response analysis; optimal marine design; marine management technology; high-speed and advanced craft; design and analysis of marine transport systems; plus research project and dissertation; preliminary year: provides students with the necessary knowledge to study at Master’s level: students select 1 module (20 credits) from: marine engineering design; marine design; offshore design; small craft design; plus 70 credits of optional modules and complete a project and report (30 credits).