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Ship Design (120 ECTS) – (M.Sc.)
Aalesund University College
Department of Technology and Nautical Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Non-EU citizens: 1 March ; Norwegian, Nordic and EU/EEA citzens: 15 April | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Ålesund / Norway / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Aalesund University College
A ship is a very complex organism. Various systems act in concert to perform the different tasks a ship may be designed to carry out. Aalesund University College is situated in the middle of the world's largest maritime cluster, and you will benefit from international and regional expertise. It is a great engineering challenge to design new ship systems that can turn shipping into the most efficient, safe and environmentally friendly means of transportation in the future. New ship design is typically developed in response to needs coming from new technologies, changes in the world politics, new strategies and lessons learned from previous ship development.
The programme focuses on the design of ships for demanding marine operations. A well-behaving ship is crucial in performing the complex operations necessary to support the installation of subsea field equipment. Simulation of the vessel behaviour can be used to plan the operation, to identify potential risks, to train the operative personnel, and to optimize the ship design for unique operations. The study is closely linked to the University College's R&D activities on simulation of vessel behaviour and marine operations.
In particular, the emphasis of the programme is placed on the structural integrity of the hull and the hydrodynamic performance of the vessel. A thorough theoretical understanding in these fields is essential in exploiting the possibilities of the modern computer tools for analysis and simulation. During the second semester you choose one of two majors: Ship Structural Design or Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Aims and Goals
The programme focuses on the design of ships -equipment and maritime systems. As a graduate of our programme you can look forward to work with challenges connected to developing automated and remotely controlled deck solutions as well as new machinery and propulsion systems to meet both the strict economic requirements and the environmental goals aiming for zero emission. Innovative use of materials and developing equipment working in challenging environments, with below zero temperatures in northern regions and several thousand meters below the surface of the ocean in Brazil, are other examples of advanced maritime operations to be carried out in near future.
Contents
Structure and organization
The first year (full time study) is made up of 5 subjects (where 1 of the subjects should be chosen between two alternatives) and 8 "Best Practice"-modules. Each subject is scheduled for a given day of the week. This scheduling makes part time study possible. Each module is taught intensively over a one week period.
The second year includes more specialized studies, including projects and a master thesis. Much of the programme is linked to industrial issues.
For part time study, please look at the study plan.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, individual- and group exercises, project work and laboratory assignments.
Modules ("Best Practice Modules") are taught by teams involved in maritime operations. The modules are one-week, intensive courses, which all are a part of a post qualifying education.
Part time study programs provide unique opportunities for combining theory and practice. Students who are employed can also link problems or projects relevant to their company to the theoretical consepts in the course.
Duration
2 years full time, 4 years part time
Full time
Course title
- Product family design
- Computer Aided Engineering, CAE
- Best practice modules
- Industrial design and Human Factor
- Ship Hydrodynamics
- Ship Structural Analysis
- Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Ship Design
- Managing customer relations on business
markets
- Managing international corporations
- Scientific theory and methods
MSc thesis, dicipline oriented, 120 ECTS
Part time
Course title
- Product family design
- Managing customer relations on business
markets
- Industrial design and Human Factor
- Computer Aided Engineering, CAE
- Mechatronics, robots and deck machines
- Machinery systems
- Best practice modules
- Product- and system design
- Managing international corporations
- Scientific theory and methods
- MSc thesis, dicipline oriented, 120 ECTS
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Requirements
Discipline Oriented Master Degree (120 ECTS credits):
BSc in engineering in mechanical or marine technology or a documented, equivalent education
Documented English skills
Sufficient funding
Applicants with other BSc specialisation may be considered for admission, but must enclose detailed information in English concerning the contents of their BSc programme (list of courses and preferably syllabus with detailed course descriptions).
Applicants who fullfill one of these 4 requirements do not need to document English skills:
- Applicants from the EU/EEA countries, and countries which have signed the Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education of the European Council and UNESCO-CEPES, who have English as their first foreign language taken over a period of minimum 7 years in primary and secondary education may be exempted from the test. Applicants that cannot provide the required documentations must undergo a test. In certain situations exemptions can be given based on other qualifications in the English language, provided that this can be documented.
- Applicants who have completed a bachelor degree with English as the language of instruction can be exempted from the language test.
- Applicants with A-level examination in English can get an exemption.
- Applicants whose English is a mother tongue and who have completed secondary education with English as the language of instruction can be exempted from the language test.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements must document their English skills. The applicants who are required to prove their command of English may use the following tests:
- Successfully passed Basic course in English taken at a Norwegian Upper Secondary School.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 for a paper-based test, a score of at least 170 for a computer-based test or minimum 60 for an internet-based test.
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0.
- Advanced Placement International English Language examination (APIEL) with a minimum score of 3.
- University of Cambridge examinations:
- First Certificate in English.
- Certificate in Advanced English.
- Certificate of Proficiency in English.
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 85 points.
- One year of university studies in an English speaking country (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain, USA). It is required that the language of teaching must be English.
- Completed university education with English as the main subject.
- In certain situations exemptions can be given based on other qualifications in the English language, provided that this can be documented.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 5.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 500 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 170 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 60 |
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