With a specialisation in the Naval Architecture pathway, you’ll actively shape the future of sustainable and green shipping. Potential employers include shipyards, shipowners, engineering offices, suppliers, service providers, research and testing facilities, and classification societies.
In the first semester, you will lay the foundations for whatever specialisation you choose by taking five mandatory courses that will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed in any specialisation.
The mandatory courses in the first semester comprise a total of 30 credit points (CP) as follows:Â
Semesters two and three offer you a wide range of options. Thus, the illustration shows examples of what your naval architecture study plan might look like: In addition to the two central compulsory elective modules of overarching importance “Resistance and Propulsion” and “Ship Life Cycle Digitalization”, three more courses are recommended if you want to specialise further in the areas of Structural Mechanics, Hydromechanics, or Advanced Technologies.
If you choose one of these pathways, another 30 credit points will be earned through courses in your chosen area, leaving 24 credit points available for further electives of your choice. Note that a total of at least 36 credit points must be taken from SME electives, at least 12 credit points from technical electives and at least 6 credit points from non-technical electives over all four semesters (see lists of electives below). In the third semester you will also complete the mandatory team project (6 credit points).
The study plan shown is a recommended scenario based on the experience of our teaching staff. Apart from the mandatory courses, you are generally free to choose and combine electives – and we encourage you to shape your own academic journey.
At least 36 CP have to be taken in SME electives (containing maritime engineering specific content) – you can choose from the following:
At least 12 CP have to be taken in technical electives (containing wider non-maritime engineering specific content) – you can choose from the following:
At least 6 CP have to be taken in non-technical electives (containing non-engineering specific content) – you can choose from the following, among others:
Note: For your non-technical electives, you are free to choose from a wide range of courses beyond engineering – including modules offered by other faculties at the University of Rostock. In fact, almost any course can be considered, as long as it aligns with your academic goals and is approved in advance by the programme coordinator.
In the fourth semester, you will focus on your Master’s thesis (30 credit points) – which you can choose to write in collaboration with one of our industry or research partners. If you have any questions about choosing a topic or a partner, we are happy to help.
