Engineering and the Environment Postgraduate Brochure by University of Southampton

Extending knowledge. Postgraduate programmes

Welcome to Engineering and the Environment Engineering and the Environment at the University of Southampton is a world-class centre for education, research and enterprise. Our expertise looks deep below the Earth’s crust, reaches into space and encompasses everything in between. Our inspiring portfolios of programmes are led by internationally renowned academics working at the forefront of their fields.

As a postgraduate student, you will be part of world-changing research as it happens. You can expect to be taught by researchers at the forefront of their disciplines, tackling some of today’s biggest challenges. As one of the top 73 universities in the world* and a founder member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading research universities in the UK, we provide an outstanding postgraduate education. Southampton is one of the leading entrepreneurial universities in the world, with excellent relationships with business and industry. As a postgraduate student, you will benefit from these strong links and have many opportunities to develop your entrepreneurial skills. We use an interdisciplinary approach to address global issues such as climate change, improving transport networks and vehicles, pioneering energy technologies, helping profoundly deaf people to hear and enhancing performance sports. You will have a warm welcome when you join our friendly postgraduate community. With access to our Students’ Union, Staff Social Club and state-of-the-art sports centre, all based on an attractive green campus, you have all the ingredients for a fantastic student experience. *2012 QS World University League Rankings

1 1. Research excellence Our researchers are pioneering solutions to some of societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key challenges. Page 4 2. Research and learning Our research environment makes studying here a unique and exciting experience. Page 6 3. Our academics Learn from experts working at the forefront of their disciplines. Page 10 4. Planning your career Helping you to reach your career goals. Page 14

5. Southampton and region Southampton is a thriving modern city, steeped in history and culture. Page 18

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Revolutionising the economics of aircraft design. The world’s first printed plane Engineers at Southampton have designed and flown the world’s first ‘printed’ aircraft, which could revolutionise the economics of aircraft design. The Southampton University laser sintered aircraft (SULSA) is an unmanned air vehicle. Its entire structure has been printed, including wings, integral control surfaces and access hatches. It was printed on a laser sintering machine, which can fabricate plastic or metal objects, building up the item layer by layer. No fasteners were used and all equipment was attached using `snap fit’ techniques so that the entire aircraft can be put together without tools in minutes. Using laser sintering the project, led by professors Andy Keane and Jim Scanlan from the Computational Engineering and Design Research group, allows the designer to create shapes and structures that would normally involve costly traditional manufacturing techniques. This technology allows a highly tailored aircraft to be developed from concept to first flight in days. Using conventional materials and manufacturing techniques, such as composites, this would normally take months. Furthermore, because no tooling is required for manufacture, radical changes to the shape and scale of the aircraft can be made with no extra cost. “The flexibility of the laser sintering process allows the design team to re-visit historical techniques and ideas that would have been prohibitively expensive using conventional manufacturing,” says Jim. For further information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/~decode

Combating damaging vibration at work. Research in Human Factors In the UK, around a million people are at risk of developing the ‘hand-arm vibration syndrome’ as a result of working with chainsaws, pneumatic and electric drills, grinders and other vibratory powered tools. Michael Griffin, Professor of Human Factors at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), explains that prolonged exposure to vibration at work can result in ‘vibration-induced white finger’ and ‘deafness in the fingers’ – reduced sense of touch. Multidisciplinary research at Southampton provides health services with more effective diagnostic tools and helps control the risks from vibration. “We have developed a unique machine that is used internationally to measure the blood pressures in all five fingers simultaneously at different temperatures in order to assess the damage to the hands,” he says. “We also carry out laboratory research to understand how vibration travels through the fingers and whether we can minimise the damaging effects of vibration with gloves and other protective equipment.” The Human Factors Research Unit is also trying to find out what causes the disorder as well as measuring vibration in the workplace. We collaborate with the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit at Southampton and the University of Trieste in Italy on this work. For further information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/hfru/research

Research and learning Our postgraduate programmes form an integral part of our research strategy. By choosing to study here, you will work with internationally respected academics and get involved in world-leading research. Our research groups cover the full spectrum of engineering, environmental sciences and audiology.

Faster through the water Students from the University of Southamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Performance Sports Engineering Laboratory (PSEL) are investigating how to help swimmers improve their times. Understanding how swimmers move through the water has many factors in common with ship design. PhD students Angus Webb, Chris Phillips and

In partnership with UK Sport, our engineers are helping British athletes to improve their performance

Joe Banks are using techniques including wireless sensors, unsteady computational fluid dynamics, and musculo-skeletal analysis to support the performance coaches at British Swimming. When designing a ship, naval architects examine the relationship between a shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hull, its shape and how best to propel it through water with minimum power. The Southampton team, using a similar approach, developed a rig suitable for towing a swimmer through the water whilst tracking propulsive force and speed. As they move along in the water, the swimmer is also recorded by two cameras. They can later watch the footage and get instant feedback on their speed, power position and drag.

Probing aircraft noise PhD student George Perakis is investigating aircraft noise for his thesis at the University of Southampton’s Institute for Sound and Vibration Research. This involves researching the quality of sound produced by aircraft. Specifically, he is working on the use of ‘roughness’ as a metric for the sound made by a special type of fuel-efficient yet noisy aircraft engine called Open Rotors which use two sets of propellers. Roughness is a sensation that is caused when two or more sounds have frequencies which are very close in value, the brain finds it difficult to ‘separate’ them. “I am working in the field of subjective acoustics to measure the ‘roughness’ of the sound produced by this type of engine,” explains George. “This is a way to explain how people perceive sound.”

Better bearings for wind turbine gearboxes

Improving solar power An engineering postgraduate at Southampton has discovered a new type of battery which can improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar power. MSc Sustainable Energy Technologies student Yue Wu worked on a joint research project with lithium battery technology company REAPsystems. “Lead acid batteries are traditionally the energy storage device used for most photovoltaic systems. However, lithium batteries, especially the LiFePO4 varieties we used, have more favourable characteristics,” says Yue. Academics Dr Carlos Ponce de Leon and Dr John Low now plan to take this project further with more master’s students.

Problems with gearboxes are causing wind turbines to fail prematurely costing renewable energy companies hundreds of thousands of pounds to repair. PhD student Martin Evans is working on ways to improve the bearings inside the gearboxes. “The lifespan of a wind turbine ought to be 20 years, but they frequently fail after just a few years. The gearboxes can cost up to half a million pounds to replace and this is particularly difficult to carry out offshore,” he says. Martin is based at the University of Southampton’s National Centre for Advanced Tribology (nCATS), the UK’s leading centre for research into friction, lubrication and wear. Through tribological testing and advanced analysis, he is studying the formation of ‘white structure flaking’ (WSF) – which is threatening the viability of this green energy source.

Further information For more information about the work of our research groups please visit: www.southampton.ac.uk/ engineering/research

Our academics As a postgraduate student at Southampton, you will be learning from and working with academics at the forefront of their disciplines. Here are just a few of our academics.

1. Jim Scanlan Professor of Design

4. Paul White Professor of Statistical Signal Processing

Professor Jim Scanlan is Director of Design within the University’s Computational Engineering Design Centre (CEDC). He spent 12 years in the aerospace industry, ending as Head of Manufacturing Research at British Aerospace. While at BAe, he studied for a master’s in aerospace design, then completed a PhD in computer modelling at the University of the West of England.

Professor Paul White works at the University’s Institute for Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR). His research involves ultrasonics and underwater acoustics including a project to track sperm whales. He is also interested in biomedical signal processing, including analysis of heart sounds and ECG data.

Jim manages several research programmes sponsored by BAE Systems, Airbus, Rolls-Royce and EPSRC. He has created a spin-off business aimed at exploiting research into design process modelling.

2. Patrick James Senior Lecturer in Energy Senior Lecturer Dr Patrick James is interested in how engineering can help create sustainable buildings. He wants to understand how people use buildings and how to connect with people at work and at home to enable buildings to perform to their potential. Specific research interests include micro-generation in the built environment, community-based initiatives to save energy and transformation of the urban environment to low carbon. He has worked on projects funded by the European Union, Industry, UK Government and research councils.

3. Stephen Turnock Professor of Maritime Fluid Dynamics Professor Stephen Turnock is Director of the University’s Performance Sports Engineering Laboratory (PSEL). His team supports highperformance sportsmen and women. The University has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its achievements in performance sports engineering. Stephen is also Professor in maritime fluid dynamics with extensive research interests in marine renewable energy and ship science.

Paul’s first lectureship at ISVR was sponsored by the then Admiralty Research Establishment (later to become DSTL Farnborough). He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (COMADEM).

5. Nick Hounsell Professor of Highways and Transport Professor Nick Hounsell is a Chartered Civil Engineer with more than 30 years’ experience of research into traffic engineering, urban traffic management and control, road network modelling and public transport using Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) applications. Nick has managed bus priority research for Transport for London for over 20 years, and led a number of projects funded by the European Commission. He is currently the Head of the Transportation Research Group and co-ordinator of the MSc programme in Transportation Planning and Engineering.

6. Anna Barney Associate Dean (Education) Dr Anna Barney is Associate Dean for Education in Engineering and the Environment. She studied at Southampton for her BSc in Physics, MSc in Electronics and PhD in Speech Acoustics. Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research interests are primarily in the acoustics of speech production and in fluid mechanical modelling of the voice in speech. She also has developing interests in the assessment of muscle function and in lung sounds. Anna is a member of the ISVR Signal Processing and Control Group.

6 Further information To find out more about our academics visit www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering

Learning environment We have a spirit of research that is firmly embedded in our culture, which helps to set us apart from other universities. It is this environment that makes studying here a unique and exciting experience. Research centres and facilities With a reputation for linking fundamental research with real-world applications, Southampton is home to cutting-edge research centres that consistently break new ground. Our research centres have strong links with business, industry and government. For example, our National Oceanography Centre Southampton provides

Our students have access to one of the largest anechoic chambers in the UK

large-scale infrastructure and support for the entire UK marine research community while collaborating with the oil, gas and communications industries. We also strive to bring together national and international experts to address critical issues facing society and this is the case in our Institute for Life Sciences where biosciences help tackle issues such as climate change and human health.

For over 40 years our engineers have been working in partnership with industry to cut the noise from aircraft

All our research centres at Southampton focus on global challenges that really impact on society. Our Optoelectronics Research Centre focuses on photonics research and the centre has played a major role in developing the optical telecommunications technology that underpins the internet. Other facilities include the Southampton Wind Tunnels for aerodynamics testing, yacht and sail design and the University’s supercomputer, one of the most powerful university-owned supercomputers in the UK, that postgraduate students have access to for use in research projects. Researchers cannot be constrained by the boundaries that separate traditional subject areas. Therefore our innovative approach to research enables our postgraduate students to work effectively across disciplines, creating excellent opportunities for professional development. Southampton also has four Doctoral training Centres (DTCs) that help our students develop the skills they need to address some of society’s biggest problems including those related to climate change, energy, our ageing population and hi-tech crime.

Libraries Our facilities are among the best in the country. The Hartley Library on the Highfield Campus is one of the leading research libraries in the UK. Facilities include a state-of-the-art learning centre, with consultation rooms, ‘walk in’ internet access, a language study area with computers linked to software for a range of languages, a café and a study lounge. The Hartley Library houses specialist collections including the Broadland Archives, the papers of the Duke of Wellington, world renowned collections relating to Jewish history and culture, and the Ford Collection of British Official Parliamentary Publications.

Engineering and the Environment Our world-class facilities provide the foundations for our research, education and enterprise activities. There are over 100 specialist teaching and research laboratories and testing facilities dedicated to Engineering and the Environment. We continuously invest in our facilities to ensure that our researchers, staff and students have access to the equipment that will allow them to develop and test their pioneering ideas. We are currently investing in a multi-million pound redevelopment project at our Boldrewood Campus to create a Maritime Centre of Excellence with Lloyd’s Register. Links with industry are crucial to the relevance of our research and education, and we are proud to host University Technology Centres and Research Framework Agreements with key partners including: Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Lloyd’s Register, Microsoft and Network Rail. We also have five enterprise units that provide support to industry through leading-edge research projects, consultancy, commercialisation of research, knowledge transfer and commissioning of our facilities.

Further information To find out more about our research centres and facilities, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering /research

Planning your career

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My PhD, and work experience, helped me to get involved with the Shard project. I was the Senior Engineer responsible for the core of the building providing its central stability. It was a fantastic project to get involved in.â&#x20AC;? Dr Richard Mawer Richard did a PhD in structural steelwork, he is now an Associate at WSP Group; his next project is the redevelopment of London Bridge railway station.

As well as pushing the boundaries of knowledge in your chosen field, at Southampton you will have the opportunities to develop the attributes that are vital for success in today’s global employment market.

Record of success We will provide you with an extensive support network, both during and after University. Whatever career path you decide to follow, you will gain a wealth of skills and experience from Southampton. Our postgraduates have a reputation for excellence and an impressive record of success in entering a wide range of global organisations such as Accenture, NASA and research and teaching posts at universities across the world. Postgraduate study also makes good sense financially: research conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency, for its Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, showed that six months after graduating, average postgraduate salaries in the UK were £5,500 to £7,500 higher than for those with a first degree alone.

Enhancing your career At Career Destinations, the University’s dedicated careers service, we offer a range of services including web resources for career development, careers advice, skills workshops and mock interviews.

Putting theory into practice Our postgraduate programmes have been designed in conjunction with industry advisors to ensure that they fit the needs of future employers. We have excellent relationships with business and industry in the UK and throughout the world. Our postgraduate programmes include research projects associated directly with our research and are often linked to industry partners. Our students have had the opportunity to work with companies including: UK Sport, Rolls-Royce, Airbus and RNLI pioneering solutions to their problems. In 2010 Amy Williams won a gold medal in Vancouver for Skeleton, her sled ‘Arthur’ was designed by two of our graduate students, they have now gone on to work for McLaren Applied Technologies.

Employability co-ordinators Within Engineering and the Environment we have a number of Employability Co-ordinators; their role is to point you in the right direction so that you get the skills you need to further your career. They liaise with local, national and international employers, as well as the University Careers Destinations.

During your postgraduate degree we will also help you gain the transferable skills – such as independent thinking, problem solving and teamwork – that employers really value. You can also get involved in our student entrepreneurial society that had a winning team in the national Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) competition in 2011. The Southampton team also represented the UK at the SIFE World Cup in Malaysia in October 2011. In addition, we offer internship and placement opportunities* for our students with a wide range of national and international employers. Taking part in an internship scheme will enable you to develop practical skills such as project management and effective communication in the workplace.

Further information To find out more about Career Destinations, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/careers

* Restrictions may apply for international students

Student life The University of Southampton’s six campuses all offer a friendly, vibrant and diverse atmosphere for work and leisure. Campuses Our main Highfield Campus, in the north of Southampton, is home to the Students’ Union, the Jubilee Sports Centre, the Hartley Library, a 330-seat Uniplex cinema and three leading arts venues: The Nuffield Theatre, the Turner Sims concert hall and the John Hansard Gallery. A few minutes’ walk from Highfield is Avenue Campus, which houses most disciplines within Humanities, and the Centre for Language Study. It has a library, lecture theatres, focused study spaces and catering amenities. Three miles west of Highfield is Southampton General Hospital, one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals and the base for Medicine. The campus offers modern laboratories, computer suites, refurbished lecture theatres, catering facilities and a specialist health services library. Located on the city’s waterfront, the National Oceanography Centre Southampton is one of the world’s leading research centres for the study of ocean and Earth sciences. The campus has its own fitness suite, sports hall and catering facilities. Winchester School of Art is located 12 miles north of Southampton, in Winchester city centre. The campus provides purpose designed studios and workshops, an extensive specialist library, Students’ Union facilities, a café and a well-stocked art supplies shop. Our branch campus for engineering is in EduCity, Iskandar in Malaysia and benefits from innovative world-class facilities for engineering and full access to the learning resources at our UK campuses. It offers postgraduate students the opportunity to study in a safe international environment.

Social life As a postgraduate student you will automatically become a member of Southampton University’s Students’ Union (SUSU), one of the largest in the UK. Postgraduate students also enjoy full access to the Staff Social Centre facilities. The Students’ Union provides a range of places to eat great food, hear top bands, see the latest films and get information and advice. The Jubilee Sports Centre houses a 25m swimming

pool, badminton and squash courts and a fitness studio. Our outdoor facilities include eight tennis courts, two floodlit synthetic turf pitches and a number of grass pitches. We also offer a wide range of water sports to cater for everyone, from beginners to elite athletes. You can also take part in a whole host of clubs and societies, from snowboarding and mountain biking to photography and philosophy. Whatever your interests, SUSU organises a diverse range of events and activities to keep you entertained. Our societies range from the cultural and course-related, to the international, sporting and political.

Accommodation With 20 halls of residence and first-class facilities it’s no wonder our accommodation is so popular. We have more than 5,000 places in 20 halls that provide a wide range of living arrangements that all offer excellent value for money. Our halls vary in size, character and facilities, but they all provide the same high-quality accommodation in a safe, diverse, inclusive environment. We have accommodation specifically for postgraduates, from standard packages to self-catered studio flats. We also have a limited number of properties suitable for couples and families. If you are a UK or EU student, we welcome your application for a place in halls, which we allocate subject to availability. If we are unable to offer you a place in halls, we can give you help and advice on securing private rented accommodation.

International Students If you are a full-time registered international postgraduate student, you are guaranteed an offer in halls for your first year of study, provided that you are unaccompanied, live outside Southampton and we receive your accommodation application by the advertised deadline.

Contact us University Residences Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5959 Email: accommodation@southampton.ac.uk www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The University Residences team has helped me find a home away from home. My studio apartment at Glen Eyre has given me the best of both worlds: a lively and sociable halls environment as well as a peaceful and calm place to work and relax.â&#x20AC;? Anuradha Kumar MSc System on Chip Design, 2011

Southampton and region Southampton is a thriving modern city, steeped in history and culture. Just over an hour south of London, Southampton has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK.

A lively city Close to the city centre, the University forms an integral part of this dynamic, multicultural city. Our location offers a vibrant mix of recreation, culture and entertainment – from restaurants, cafés, bars and nightclubs to cinemas, sports facilities, internationally acclaimed arts venues and one of the south of England’s top shopping centres. The University is next to Southampton Common, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest with extensive areas of public open space and managed woodland. Whether you fancy a lunch with friends or dancing into the small hours, Southampton has the right venue. From intimate lounge bars and roof terraces to Leisure World, which houses a casino, bowling alley, several restaurants and bars, a 13-screen cinema and two nightclubs, there is something for everyone. Historic Oxford Street is home to Southampton’s finest restaurants, but wherever you are in the city you will be spoiled for choice, with restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines from across the

globe and catering for every budget. In the city centre you will also find West Quay, one of the south coast’s top shopping centres. Whatever your musical tastes there are great venues in Southampton for live music. The Joiners, for example, is known for up-and-coming bands – Coldplay, Oasis and Radiohead all played there before they were famous. The Guildhall is a multipurpose venue that stages jazz and rock as well as a range of contemporary and classical music. Southampton’s thriving port handles in excess of 42 million tonnes of cargo annually. It is the cruise industry capital of northern Europe and is engaged in sustained and continued city centre development that continually strives to improve its already enviable facilities.

A connected city Just over an hour from central London, Southampton has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK and internationally, by road, rail, sea and air. The city is serviced by two mainline train stations, with direct trains to London Waterloo and within easy reach of the Eurostar at St Pancras International. Southampton Airport offers regular flights to UK and major European destinations. Our own award-winning uni-link bus service connects all Southampton

Southampton offers a vibrant mix of recreation, culture and entertainment

campuses and halls of residence, the city centre, the airport and both railway stations.

and donkeys in the open forest by local inhabitants, known historically as the ‘commoners’.

Less than half an hour from Southampton is the New Forest National Park, with vast open heathland and beautiful forest. The resorts of Bournemouth and Poole are just down the coast, while a short ferry ride takes you to the Isle of Wight, which hosts Skandia Cowes Week, the largest and most prestigious international sailing regatta in the world.

A modern city

A historic city Southampton has a fascinating history. It was from here in 1415 that Henry V set sail for Agincourt. The Pilgrim Fathers first set sail from here in 1620 on their historic journey to the New World, and the ill-fated Titanic sailed from Southampton in 1912. Southampton has a rich aviation heritage, with the Spitfire, the fighter aircraft that won the Battle of Britain, developed in the region in the 1930s. As well as an area of outstanding natural beauty, the New Forest has a fascinating history. Created in 1079 by William the Conqueror as an area for hunting deer, it became an important source of timber for the Royal Navy. Today the forest retains many historical rural practices, such as pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs

Today, Southampton has one of the biggest commercial ports in Europe, and the city is known across the world as the home of the giant cruise liners, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Its coastal location means that Southampton offers a vast range of opportunities for sport and leisure, with waterfront marinas and a major focus on water sports, sailing and ocean racing. The city hosts the largest on-water boat show in Europe – the annual Southampton Boat Show.

Winchester The historic city of Winchester – England’s ancient capital – is just 12 miles north of Southampton, and is home to the University’s internationally renowned Winchester School of Art. Popular for its bustling shopping streets and spectacular architecture, Winchester is perhaps best known for its 11th century cathedral and the Great Hall, which houses the mysterious Round Table of King Arthur. The city’s rich cultural heritage is complemented by a lively atmosphere and a wide variety of pubs and restaurants, museums, theatres and galleries.

Engineering taught programmes With world-class facilities and a team of leading academics, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment for postgraduate study.

We pride ourselves on providing the most relevant education and experience. Drawing on our worldleading research and taking advice from our industry partners, we tailor our postgraduate programmes to meet the needs of employers and industry as a whole.

We offer postgraduate taught programmes in specialist areas of engineering that fall under the following broader disciplines: Acoustics, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Civil and Environmental, Energy, Mechanical Engineering and Ship Science.

We are committed to providing education in an environment in which knowledge and understanding are created as well as passed on.

Postgraduate programmes form an integral part of our research activities; our world leading research groups have a strong focus on addressing real world problems that affect and involve people and the environment.

We have invested ÂŁ300k in a new state-of-the-art facility which includes two 3D printers that allow students to take designs from a CAD workstation and print fully functional prototypes.

Programme structure

E-Learning

Our taught masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programmes include two key components: taught modules and a research project.

E-learning facilities are provided through a learning environment called Blackboard, which enables access to many resources and supporting learning materials. Additional e-learning environments may also be available for certain modules.

We will give you a solid grounding in your chosen discipline through completion of specialist compulsory modules. In addition to the compulsory modules you will choose optional modules that provide flexibility and allow you to tailor your learning to fit your personal interests and career aspirations.

Industry links

Our engagement with industry partners opens up opportunities for our postgraduate students to gain Working alongside leading experts in the field in our industry experience through placements, project work world class facilities, you will complete a research and sponsorship. Our partners range from leading project. The projects are directly linked to our research global companies to SMEs and start-up companies. strengths and are often linked to our industry partners. For more information visit our website www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/pgt How will you learn? We offer students a dynamic learning environment using a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, field trips, projects and practical lab sessions. Our seminar and lecture programmes include speakers from across the University as well as guest speakers from industry and other institutions from around the world. Practical work forms an essential part of our degree programmes providing opportunities to use key equipment and improve critical skills and judgement.

The National Centre for Advanced Tribology is based at the University

MSc Advanced Tribology Tribology is the essential underpinning science of lubrication, friction and wear, it is paramount to the efficient operation of numerous mechanical systems such as engines, gearboxes, human joint implants, manufacturing, sustainable energy and ship performance. Led by world class experts from the National Centre for Advanced Tribology (nCATS), this programme provides a thorough professional knowledge of advanced tribology.

Assessment A combination of examinations, coursework, individual project and final dissertation. Programme structure The programme includes six compulsory tribology modules and eight optional modules plus a research project connected to the research of nCATS and its industrial partners. Core modules −− −− −− −− −− −−

Introduction to AMES with Tribology lab Surface Engineering Tribological Engineering Lubrication, Lubricants and Engine Tribology Testing and Modelling in Tribology Nano and Biotribology

Optional modules −− Sensors and signal processing and Condition Monitoring in Tribology −− Microstructural Characterisation −− Failure of Materials −− Materials Service Performance −− Bio-materials −− Automotive Propulsion −− Computational Fluid Dynamics Advanced Management

Key information Start date: October Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Career destinations: Careers in tribology stretch across many engineering industries including: automotive, sustainable energy, oil and gas recovery and delivery, marine and medical engineering, materials processing

We own and host some of the most powerful supercomputers in any UK University

MSc Aerodynamics and Computation The Aerodynamics and Computation programme looks at the fundamentals of aerodynamics as a subject, focusing on numerical methods and the physics and computation of turbulence. Suitable for those from an engineering, scientific or mathematics background who are aiming for advanced specialisation in aerodynamics.

Assessment A combination of examinations, coursework, individual project and final dissertation. Programme structure The programmes includes five core modules and seven optional modules plus a research project. Core modules −− −− −− −− −−

Applications of CFD Computational Fluid Dynamics Numerical Methods Turbulence I: Physics and Measurement Turbulence II: Computation and Modelling

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Design Search and Optimisation II: Case Studies Experimental Techniques for Aerodynamics Flow Control Fundamentals of Acoustics Fundamentals of Aeroacoustics Hypersonic and High-Temperature Gas Dynamics Parameterizations Powered Lift Race Car Aerodynamics Wing Aerodynamics

Key information Start date: October Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Royal Aeronautical Society Career destinations: Engineering professions, further research

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Aerospace CFD Aircraft Propulsion Analytical and Numerical Acoustics Applied Aerodynamics Biological Flows Compressible Flow Design Search and Optimisation I: Principles, Methods

Our researchers are pioneering novel hip replacement implants to help prevent dislocation and problems with living tissue

MSc Bioengineering (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science) Engineers are increasingly working with healthcare professionals to come up with new solutions to clinical problems. We are using innovative new materials including polymers and ceramics to create better orthopaedic replacement joints. This MSc programme provides an in-depth knowledge of how to apply key engineering principles through both practical experimentation and computer simulations.

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Advanced Computational Methods I Advanced Management Applications of CFD Biologically-Inspired Robotics (A) Composites Engineering Computational Fluid Dynamics Design Search and Optimisation I: Principles, Methods and Parameterizations Experimental Mechanics Failure of Materials Under Stress Surface Engineering Tribological Engineering

A combination of examinations, coursework, thesis, individual project and final dissertation.

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Key information

The programme includes core modules and optional modules plus a research project.

Start date: Last week in September

Core modules

Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements

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Advanced Orthopaedic Biomechanics Biological Flows Biomaterials Human Factors in Engineering Introduction to Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science Mechanics of Biological Tissues Nano and Biotribology Orthopaedic Biomechanics

Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time)

Accreditation: Institution of Mechanical Engineers Career destinations: Engineering professions; further research

We have specialist facilities for Civil Engineering including heavy structures, hydraulics and geotechnical laboratories

MSc Civil Engineering This MSc Civil Engineering programme is aimed at improving the knowledge of graduate Civil Engineers so that they can further their careers. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers and meets the further learning requirements to become a Chartered Civil Engineer.

Coursework, examination, individual research project, industrial placement, reflective coursework.

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Key information

We offer a conversion pathway for non-Civil Engineering graduates and an Industrial Placement pathway which includes an 11 month work placement.

Assessment

The programme includes eight taught modules and a research project. Plus an 11 month work placement for those taking the Industrial Placement pathway. Core modules −− Research Project: Civil Engineering −− Industrial Based Learning (Industrial placement pathway only) −− Understanding Civil Engineering (Conversion pathway only) Optional modules −− −− −− −−

Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering: Analysis and Design Coastal and Maritime Engineering and Energy

Waste Resource Management Energy Resources and Engineering Transportation Engineering: Transport Management Coastal Flood Defence Coastal Morphodynamics Understanding Civil Engineering Project Economics and Management Groundwater Hydrology and Contamination Advanced Finite Element Analysis Law and Contracts for Civil and Environmental Engineers Environmental Impact Assessment Highway Engineering Advanced Structural Engineering Advanced Foundation Engineering Water and Wastewater Engineering

Start date: October Intake: 15–20 Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time) non-industrial placement pathway, 20 months (full-time) industrial placement pathway Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Institution of Civil Engineers Career destinations: consultancy, construction, design engineer

Reproduced with the permission of Rolls-Royce plc, © Rolls-Royce plc 2010

The University Technology Centre for Computational Engineering at Southampton is funded by Rolls-Royce and based in our Computational Engineering and Design research group (CED)

MSc Computational Engineering Design (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science) Leading engineers are using cutting-edge computational design techniques to transform our world. The latest simulation software can give accurate insights into how innovative design ideas will work in practice. Effective modelling is vital in many industries including the automotive, aerospace and bioengineering sectors. This MSc programme is designed for engineering, mathematics and physical science graduates. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to apply key engineering principles to computational design.

Assessment A combination of examinations, coursework, thesis, individual project and final dissertation. Programme structure The programme includes compulsory modules and optional modules plus a research project. Core modules −− −− −− −− −−

Advanced Computational Methods I Design Search and Optimisation I Design Search and Optimisation II Introduction to Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science Numerical Methods

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Advanced Computational Methods II Advanced Finite Element Analysis Advanced Machine Learning Aerospace CFD Analytical and Numerical Acoustics Applications of CFD Biological Flows Computational Fluid Dynamics Finite Element Analysis I Spacecraft Structural Design

Key information Start date: Last week in September Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Institution of Mechanical Engineers Career destinations: Engineering professions; further research

“My project on the energy efficiency of schools was very satisfying.” Luke Emery MSc Energy and Sustainability

MSc Energy and Sustainability The Energy and Sustainability programmes are designed to equip the next generation of energy professionals with the multidisciplinary approach required to tackle climate change while meeting energy supply needs, managing energy demand and creating a more efficient built environment. This programme has two pathways, you can choose to specialise in Energy, Environment and Buildings or Energy Resources and Climate Change.

Assessment Coursework assignments, examination, dissertation. Programme structure Both pathways include eight taught modules and a research project which may be with an industrial sponsor. Energy and Sustainability (Energy Environment and Buildings) −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Energy Resources and Engineering Geographic Information Systems Introduction to Energy, Environment and Sustainability Climate Design of Buildings/Cities Climate Change Energy Settlement Energy Performance Assessment of Buildings Statistical Modelling for Civil and Environmental Engineering −− Politics of Climate Change

Energy and Sustainability (Energy Resources and Climate Change) −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Waste Resource Management Energy Resources and Engineering Geographic Information Systems Bioenergy Introduction to Energy, Environment and Sustainability Climate Change Energy Settlement Statistical Modelling for Civil and Environmental Engineering −− Politics of Climate Change

Key information Start date: October Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time only) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Career destinations: The energy and low carbon goods and services sectors are set to grow over the long term, offering exciting careers where you can make a real difference, for example in: new and renewable energy small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large energy companies, infrastructure, transportation and general engineering, government departments and public bodies

This programme is jointly taught with Ocean and Earth Science, based at the National Oceanography Centre

MSc Engineering in the Coastal Environment The importance of the coastal zone is now globally recognised and there is a growing demand for skilled engineers who can understand environmental issues in such sensitive and often densely populated areas. This programme will give you a broad understanding of environmental engineering and oceanographic issues.

Key information

We have strong links with industry and local authorities responsible for coastal engineering and management.

Accreditation: Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Highways and Transportation, Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers

Assessment Assessment is through examinations, coursework and dissertation. Programme structure −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Introduction to Civil Engineering (for non-engineers) Introduction to Marine Geology (for engineers) Coastal and Flood Defence Coastal Morphodynamics Coastal Sediment Dynamics Geographic Information Systems Key Skills and Applied Coastal Oceanography Maritime, Coastal Engineering and Energy Applied Coastal Sediment Dynamics Environmental Audit and Risk Assessment

Start date: October 2013 Programme duration: 1 year full-time, 2–5 years part-time Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Total intake: 20

Career destinations: Our students go on to gain jobs in Coastal engineering and environmental consultancy, government agencies and research

Our 3D CT imaging facilities allow the internal structures of materials to be studied in incredible detail

MSc Engineering Materials (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science) The latest generation of strong, lightweight and flexible materials is transforming industry. Aviation, aerospace, manufacturing and other sectors rely on our cutting-edge research into composites and other materials. This MSc programme is designed for engineering, mathematics and physical science graduates. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to apply key engineering principles through both practical experimentation and computer simulations.

Assessment A combination of examinations, coursework, thesis, individual project and final dissertation. Programme structure The programme includes compulsory taught modules, optional taught modules plus a research project. Core modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Composites Engineering Failure of Materials Introduction to Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science Manufacturing with Metals Materials for Transport Microstructural Characterisation Surface Engineering

Optional modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Advanced Computational Methods I Advanced Management Biomaterials Experimental Mechanics Finite Element Analysis I Influence of Design and Manufacture on Materials Service Performance Mechanics of Biological Tissues Orthopaedic Biomechanics Sensors and Signal Processing for Condition Monitoring Statistics of Engineering Systems Structural Design Aircraft Structures Testing and Modelling in Tribology Tribological Engineering

Key information Start date: Last week in September Intake: 25–30 Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Institution of Mechanical Engineers Career destinations: Engineering professions; further research

MSc/PGDip/PG Cert Marine Technology This programme is run by a consortium of four UK universities recognised for their excellence in marine technology education and research: Newcastle, Strathclyde, Southampton and University College London. Normally all students are in full-time, marine-sectored employment. There are nine pathways: Classification and Survey; Conversion and Repair; Defence; General stream; Marine Renewable Energy, Marine Engineering; Naval Architecture; Offshore Engineering; and Small Craft Design.

Assessment Coursework, individual project, thesis. Programme structure The programme is delivered as a part-time modular programme, MSc students complete ten modules and a research project. PG Diploma students complete eight modules and a research project. PG Certificate students complete six modules. Classification and Survey Modules −− Maritime Economics; Marine Project Management; Risk, Reliability and Safety; Structural and Material Response to the Marine Environment; The Regulatory Framework for the Marine Industry; Advanced Structural Design and Analysis; Advanced Marine Engineering Design; Surveying Ships and Offshore Installations Conversion and Repair Modules −− Maritime Economics; Marine Project Management; Risk, Reliability and Safety; Structural and Material Response to the Marine Environment; the Regulatory Framework for the Marine Industry; Optimisation in Engineering Design; Advanced Marine Engineering Design; Surveying Ships and Offshore Installations Defence Modules −− Maritime Economics; Marine Project Management; Risk, Reliability and Safety; Structural and Material Response to the Marine Environment; Advanced Structural Design and Analysis; Marine Systems Identification; Modelling and Control; Marine Powering, Transmission and Propulsion; Warship Concept Design General Stream Modules −− Maritime Economics; Marine Project Management; Risk, Reliability and Safety; Structural and Material Response to the Marine Environment

Marine Renewable Energy Modules −− Naval Architecture; Marine Engineering; Marine Economics; Marine Project Management; Risk Reliability and Safety, Structural and Material Response to the Marine Environment, Marine Renewable Energy: Sources and Recovery; Renewable Energy: Policy, Politics and Ethics, Renewable energy: Resources Marine Engineering Modules −− Maritime Economics; Marine Project Management; Risk, Reliability and Safety; Structural and Material Response to the Marine Environment; Advanced Marine Engineering Design; Marine Systems Identification, Modelling and Control; Marine Electrical and Electronic Systems; Marine Powering, Transmission and Propulsion Naval Architecture Modules −− Maritime Economics; Marine Project Management; Risk, Reliability and Safety; Structural and Material Response to the Marine Environment; The Regulatory Framework for the Marine Industry; Optimisation in Engineering Design; Advanced Structural Design and Analysis; Marine Renewable Energy: Sources and Recovery Offshore Engineering Modules −− Maritime Economics; Marine Project Management; Risk, Reliability and Safety; Structural and Material Response to the Marine Environment; Marine Renewable Energy: Sources and Recovery; Renewable Energy: Policy, Politics and Ethics; Renewable Energy: Resources Small Craft Design Modules −− Maritime Economics; Marine Project Management; Risk, Reliability and Safety; Structural and Material Response to the Marine Environment; Optimisation in Engineering Design; Lightweight Structural Design; Recreational and High Speed Craft; Working Craft Design

Key information Start date: Throughout the year Study mode and duration: MSc: 2–5 years, PG Dip: 2–5 years, PG Cert: 1–3 years (all distance learning and one-week intensive schools) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) Career destinations: Engineering professions, further research

Our students have access to world class facilities including towing tanks and wind tunnels to put their designs to the test.

Our wind tunnels are used to test the aerodynamics of ships, powercraft and sailing yacht designs

MSc Maritime Engineering Science This MSc will suit engineering, mathematics and physical sciences graduates who wish to specialise in the maritime engineering science sector. The programme offers a sound understanding of the relevant fundamental principles, methods, analysis, synthesis and engineering applications.

Naval Architecture Modules −− Advances in Resistance and Propulsion; Fundamentals of Ship Science; Introductory Physical Oceanography; Marine Law; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Maritime Fluid-Structure Interaction; Structural Integrity Ship Science Modules

Programme structure

−− Fundamentals of Ship Science; Introductory Physical Oceanography; Marine Law; Marine Propulsion Engineering; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Maritime Fluid-Structure Interaction; Theory of Plate Structures

The programme includes compulsory and optional taught modules plus a research project. There are six themes:

Yacht and Small Craft Modules

Assessment Examinations, research project, thesis.

Advanced Materials Modules −− Failure of Materials; Finite Element Analysis; Fundamentals of Ship Science; Marine Law; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Materials in Transport; Structural Integrity; Theory of Plate Structures

−− Fundamentals of Ship Science; High-Performance Craft; Introductory Physical Oceanography; Marine Law; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Powercraft Performance and Design; Sailing Yacht Design; Yacht Experimental Techniques

Marine Engineering Modules

Key information

−− Advanced Electrical Systems; Fundamentals of Ship Science; Instrumentation for Marine Engineering; Introductory Physical Oceanography; Marine Law; Marine Propulsion Engineering; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Naval Architecture Dynamics; Plant Condition Monitoring

Start date: October

Maritime Computational Fluid Dynamics Modules −− Application of CFD; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Finite Element Analysis; Fundamentals of Ship Science; Geometry and Grid Generation; Numerical Methods; Turbulence 1: Physics and Measurement; Turbulence 2: Computation and Modelling

Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) Career destinations: Engineering professions, further research

Ping developed a robotic worm that could be used in the oil and gas industries

MSc Mechatronics (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science) Mechatronics combines the principles of electrical, mechanical and computer engineering and is integral to our modern world. This MSc programme is designed for engineering, mathematics and physical science graduates who want to specialise in this vibrant strand of engineering. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to apply key engineering principles through practical experimentation and computer simulations.

Assessment A combination of examinations, coursework, thesis, individual project and final dissertation.

Optional modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Advanced Computational Methods in engineering Advanced Electrical Materials Advanced Management Advanced Photovoltaics Automotive Propulsion Biologically-Inspired Robotics (A) Design Search and Optimisation I: Principles, Methods and Parameterizations Design Search and Optimisation II: Case Studies Electrochemical Energy Conversion: Modern Batteries Experimental Mechanics Fuel Cells and Photovoltaic Systems I

Key information

Programme structure

Start date: Last week in September

The programme includes compulsory taught modules and optional taught modules plus a research project.

Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time)

Core modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Advanced Digital Control Advanced Electrical Systems Classical Control Design Instrumentation Introduction to Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science Numerical Methods Robotic Systems Sensors and Signal Processing

Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Institution of Mechanical Engineers Career destinations: Engineering professions; further research

We have played a key role in the development of F1 racing over several decades

MSc Race Car Aerodynamics The Race Car Aerodynamics MSc is now recognised as a world-leading course for those wanting to enter Formula 1 as aerodynamicists and CFD engineers. Race Car Aerodynamics centres on analysis, computation and measurement of turbulent flows associated with high performance race cars.

Assessment Examinations, coursework, individual project and final dissertation. Programme structure The programme includes compulsory and optional taught modules plus a group design project and a research project. Core modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Numerical Methods Turbulence I: Physics and Measurement Turbulence II: Computation and Modelling Race Car Design/GDP Race Car Aerodynamics MSc Project Experimental Techniques for Aerodynamics Applications of CFD

Optional modules −− −− −− −−

Applied Aerodynamics Wing Aerodynamics Flow Control Design Search and Optimisation I: Principles, Methods and Parameterizations −− Design Search and Optimisation II: Case Studies

Our 6-axis motion simulator is used to investigate human responses to vibration

MSc Sound and Vibration There is increasing pressure to make life quieter and to gain a better understanding of how noise and vibration affect people. This MSc programme, aims to provide an academically challenging exposure to modern developments in sound, vibration and signal processing. The range of subjects offered is linked to the internationally recognised research activities of staff.

Assessment Examinations, coursework, thesis. Programme structure Through the wide choice of modules available in the Sound and Vibration Studies Programme, students have the possibility to specialise in one of the three following areas: MSc in Applied Digital Signal Processing: provides in-depth training on modern signal processing techniques for biomedical applications and audio signal processing. MSc in Engineering Acoustics: available to students wishing to specialise in acoustics, including engineering disciplines such as architectural and building acoustics, underwater acoustics and electro-acoustics. MSc in Structural Dynamics: emphasises the advanced techniques to model, measure and control vibration in mechanical systems such as railways and automotive applications. Examples of modules (Please refer to the programme webpage for a full list) −− Advanced Automotive NVH −− Active Control of Sound and Vibration

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Advanced Measurement Techniques Architectural and Building Acoustics Audio Recording Audio Signal Processing Biomedical Applications of Signal Processing Electroacoustics Environmental and Transportation Noise Fundamentals of Acoustics Fundamentals of Aeroacoustics Fundamentals of Vibration Human Response to Sound and Vibration Introduction to Random Signals Musical Instrument Acoustics Noise Control Signal Processing Sonar and Array Signal Processing Structural Vibration Underwater Acoustics Vibration Control

Key information Start date: October Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Institution of Mechanical Engineers Career destinations: Acoustical and vibration engineering offers a wide range of career prospects, from acoustics consultant to research and development engineer, including bio-medical applications, building acoustics, automotive and aerospace industries

Our researchers designed the first control system that will allow spacecraft to think for themselves

MSc Space Systems Engineering This programme is suitable for physics and engineering graduates and focuses on the design of all the elements that make up a space mission. We are uniquely placed to offer this course, drawing extensively from the courses provided to the European Space Agency and spacecraft industry by the Astronautics group. The lecturers in this course are also authors of the best seller book Spacecraft Systems Engineering, Wiley.

Assessment A combination of examinations, coursework, thesis, individual project and final dissertation. Programme structure The programme uses an integrated approach to the complete design of a total space system and shows how the various component subsystems function and interface with each other. Core modules −− −− −− −− −− −−

Astronautics Spacecraft Engineering Design Spacecraft Structural Design MSc Project Spacecraft Instrumentation Concurrent Engineering Design

Optional modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Biologically-Inspired Robotics (A) Numerical Methods Statistics of Engineering Systems Avionics I Advanced Digital Control Design Search and Optimisation I: Principles, Methods and Parameterizations Design Search and Optimisation II: Case Studies Advanced Electrical Systems Fuel Cells and Photovoltaic Systems I Fuel Cells and Photovoltaic Systems II Advanced Finite Element Analysis Robotic Systems Classical Control Design Cryogenics and Superconductivity Finite Element Analysis

“I worked in collaboration with a local company on my project.” Yue Wu MSc Sustainable Energy Technologies

MSc Sustainable Energy Technologies This programme offers engineering, science and mathematics graduates an academically challenging introduction to incumbent and modern energy technologies for sustainable power generation.

A combination of examinations, coursework, thesis, individual project and final dissertation.

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Programme structure

Key information

The taught element of the programme consists of 12 modules and is followed by a substantial research project leading to a dissertation.

Assessment

Core modules −− Nuclear Energy Technology −− Fuel Cells and Photo Systems I −− Automotive Propulsion −− Sustainable Energy Systems −− Introduction to Energy Technologies −− MSc Project −− Renewable Energy Optional modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Engineering Management Studies Advanced Electrical Systems Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering Offshore Mechanics and Engineering Analysis Introductory Physical Oceanography for Ship Science Power Systems Technology Power Systems Engineering Power Transmission and Vibrations Human Factors in Engineering A and B Electromechanical Power Systems Cryogenics and Superconductivity Marine Propulsion Engineering

Start date: September Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time), 2–3 years (part-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Engineering Council Career destinations: Civil service, engineering professions, further research

Advanced Photovoltaics Electrochemical Energy Conversion: Modern Batteries Transport Economics Waste Resource Management Energy Resources and Engineering Transportation Engineering: Transport Management Bioenergy Environmental Impact Assessment

Our bus priority systems research has reduced travel time of London commuters

MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering Planning effective transportation systems presents exciting challenges, as does their engineering, both in developed and developing countries. Issues include: the effects of transport on the environment, congestion on roads, new towns and industrial estates, old towns and urban renewal, the difficulties of public transport. This programme will help you develop the key skills required for effective transport planning and engineering in developed and less developed countries.

Assessment Coursework, examination, dissertation. Programme structure The programme includes six compulsory modules and two optional modules plus a research project. Compulsory modules −− −− −− −− −− −−

Transportation Planning: Practice Transportation Engineering: Analysis and Design Transport Economics Transportation Planning: Policies and Methods Transport Engineering: Transport Management Transport Data Analysis and Techniques

Optional modules −− Highway Engineering −− Passenger and Freight Transport −− Transport, Energy and the Environment

Key information Start date: October Intake: 30–40 Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time) 2–4 years (part-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Accreditation: Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Career destinations: Local and central government, transport consultancies, transport operators

Testing UAV designs in the wind tunnel

MSc Unmanned Vehicle Systems Design Supported by a number of major UK companies the aim of this MSc course is to provide graduate engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge to become unmanned vehicle systems designers. It offers a sound understanding of the relevant fundamental science, methods, analysis and engineering applications. During the course you will design and build a sophisticated unmanned system and will have access to rapid prototyping and testing facilities.

Assessment A combination of examinations, coursework, thesis, individual project and final dissertation. Programme structure

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Composites Engineering Sensors and Signal Processing for Condition Monitoring Instrumentation Automotive Propulsion Structural Integrity

There are currently two themes: Marine and Air-vehicle (fixed and rotary wing). Core modules −− −− −− −− −− −−

Systems Reliability Complex Systems Design Materials for Transport Design Search and Optimisation I Finite Element Analysis I Applications of CFD

Optional modules −− −− −− −−

Aerospace CFD Advanced Digital Control Failure of Materials Under Stress Design Search and Optimisation II: Case Studies

Environmental Science taught programmes We offer a broad range of environmental science programmes which provide excellent preparation for careers in environmental management.

Environmental Management Programme The University of Southampton is one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading universities for environmental sciences with an international reputation for teaching excellence and environmental research activities. The breadth and quality of our teaching and research is reflected in the flexibility and range of the Masters degrees within our Environmental Management Programme (EMP). Our programmes are designed to prepare you for a career as a professional environmental scientist and provide excellent preparation for careers in areas such

as consultancy, risk assessment, flood planning, pollution control, water management and biodiversity conservation. The EMP was launched to meet the changing needs of industry and to provide a focus for advanced teaching and research in environmental sciences. The EMP draws on the wealth of experience of teaching staff from across the University, many of whom are world leading experts in their field. The following pages outline the pathway options available under the Environmental Management Programme.

We work with industry and governments to address some of the key problems facing the world today, including mitigating the effects of, and adapting to climate change.

“The MSc gave me experience of balancing a number of projects from different disciplines all with tight deadlines – an important skill to have!” Isabel Cochrane MSc Integrated Environmental Studies

Programme structure

E-Learning

Our taught master’s programmes include two key elements: taught modules and an advanced research project.

We will give you a solid grounding in your chosen pathway through completion of specialist compulsory modules. In addition to the compulsory modules you will choose optional modules that provide flexibility and allow you to tailor your learning to fit your personal interests and career aspirations. Following successful completion of the taught modules, you will undertake an Advanced Research Project over the summer period. We encourage our students to conduct their research projects with external organisations and potential employers.

How will you learn?

Skills training We recognise that students come from diverse backgrounds and have very varied levels of experience in scientific methods. All students therefore participate in team work with team members drawn from different backgrounds, which provides an opportunity to share experiences. Training is also provided on data collection, data handling and analysis to help prepare you for project work and future employment.

Research programmes We offer students a dynamic learning environment using a variety of teaching methods including lectures, For details about postgraduate research opportunities seminars, workshops, field trips, projects and practical in Environmental Sciences please refer to page 48 lab sessions. For more information visit our website Our seminar and lecture programmes include www.southampton.ac.uk/envsci/emp speakers from across the University as well as guest speakers from industry and other institutions from around the world. Practical work forms an essential part of our degree programmes, providing opportunities to use key equipment and improve critical skills and judgement.

We are investigating the impact of food production on the biodiversity of flora and fauna

MSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biodiversity loss remains one of the key environmental concerns of our time, and conservation work requires experts who understand the science underpinning practical activities. Our Biodiversity and Conservation programme will develop your understanding, providing excellent preparation for careers in ecological consultancy or conservation management.

Assessment Assignments, coursework, open-book/written examinations, presentations.

Optional modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Applied Ecology Bioenergy Deep Sea Ecology Environment and Development Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Modelling and Spatial Analysis Environmental Pollution GIS Functions and their Environmental Applications Natural Resource Governance Politics of Climate Change River and Fisheries Restoration

Key information

Programme structure

Start date: End of September

The programme includes five compulsory modules plus three optional modules and an Advanced Research Project chosen from an appropriate topic in biodiversity and conservation.

Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)

Compulsory modules −− −− −− −− −−

Freshwater Ecosystems Global Change Biology Research Project Development Spatial Ecology and Conservation Techniques for Environmental Researchers

Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Career destinations: Ecological consultant, environmental officer, environmental risk assessor, lecturer in ecology or wildlife conservation, strategic planner, sustainable development advisor

Our researchers are using anaerobic digestion to recycle food waste and produce biofuels

MSc Environmental Monitoring and Assessment The Environmental Monitoring and Assessment programme offers excellent career preparation and the chance to make a difference to the environment. The programme covers a broad range of subject areas including Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Impact Assessment and Geographical Information Systems. The broad scope of interest helps students to develop a diverse range of practical skills combined with detailed theoretical knowledge.

Assessment Assignments, coursework, open-book/written examinations, presentations. Programme structure The programme includes five compulsory modules plus three optional modules and an Advanced Research Project chosen from an appropriate topic in environmental monitoring and assessment. Compulsory modules −− −− −− −− −−

Environmental Auditing Environmental Management Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Research Project Development Techniques for Environmental Researchers

Optional modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Air Quality and Environmental Pollution Bioenergy Coastal and Maritime Engineering and Energy Coastal Flood Defence Contemporary Global Environmental Issues Energy Resources and Engineering Environmental Modelling and Spatial Analysis GIS Functions and their Environmental Applications Natural Resource Governance Systems for Waste Minimisation, Reuse and Recycling Waste Resource Management

Key information Start date: End of September Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time) 2 years (part-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Career destinations: Environmental consultant, environmental officer, environmental risk assessor, lecturer in EMS, strategic planner, sustainable development advisor, waste recycling officer

MSc Environmental Pollution Control Our Environmental Pollution Control pathway provides excellent training for careers in air, water and waste pollution management. Students explore the scientific basis of pollution and practical approaches to its control. Through the optional modules you will also have the opportunity to learn about the legal and business framework and the many environments affected by pollution.

Assessment Assignments, coursework, open-book/written examinations, presentations. Programme structure The programme includes five compulsory modules plus three optional modules and an Advanced Research Project chosen from an appropriate topic. Compulsory modules −− −− −− −− −−

Water and Wastewater Engineering Research Project Development Environmental Pollution Techniques for Environmental Researchers Air Quality and Environmental Pollution

Optional modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Coastal and Maritime Engineering and Energy Energy Resources and Engineering; Freshwater Ecosystems GIS Functions and their Environmental Applications Environmental Management Systems Waste Resource Management River and Fisheries Restoration Systems for Waste Minimisation, Reuse and Recycling River Basin Management Politics of Climate Change

Key information Start date: End of September Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Career destinations: Environmental consultant, environmental officer, environmental risk assessor, water industry adviser, sustainable development advisor, waste recycling officer

Santiago Pacheco Ruiz MSc Environmental Pollution Control 2012 I began my career in civil engineering in 2006 and realised that some of the systems of environmental pollution control in my country, were still in need of improvement. As a way to help Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development I decided to pursue a postgraduate course in the subject. I decided then, to study in the UK as it has a strong policy of backing environmental development programmes. I chose the University of Southampton because it is ranked as one of the best universities in the world for civil and environmental engineering studies and offers a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree completely focused on environmental pollution control.

environmental issues, and I learned a great deal about tackling environmental problems of various kinds. The teaching, library and laboratory facilities in the University of Southampton were first rate, with all the material, equipment and information technology that you could need. Moreover, outside of my studies, I really appreciated the facilities of the University for extracurricular activities such as sports, art, and many others.

During my degree, I carried out a research project looking at the application of a gravitational submerged membrane filtration system for microalgae harvest and anaerobic digestate separation, aiming to improve different processes within the production of energy from microalgal biomass to make it more feasible. This was the most difficult but also the most exciting part of the masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme, as you need to apply It was the first time I had studied in the UK and it was a everything that you have learned in the taught phase fantastic experience. Most of our lecturers were top to produce a proper scientific research project of researchers and experts in their disciplines. As a result, your own. Overall, it is challenging, but very rewarding all the lectures were very up to date with current and satisfying.

Our research has shown that the reintroduction of beavers could have an overall positive impact on wild salmon populations in Scotland

MSc Integrated Environmental Studies Our successful MSc in Integrated Environmental Studies provides broad and flexible training across environmental subjects and offers a slightly wider choice of options compared to our other pathways.

Assignments, coursework, open-book/written examinations, presentations.

−− Environmental Management Systems −− Air Quality and Environmental Pollution −− Global Change Biology: from Molecules to Ecosystem Services −− Waste Resource Management −− Coastal Flood Defence −− Bioenergy −− Environmental Auditing −− River and Fisheries Restoration −− Systems for Waste Minimisation, Reuse and Recycling −− Natural Resource Governance −− Environmental Modelling and Spatial Analysis

Programme structure

Key information

The programme is suitable for students wishing to establish or maintain a general postgraduate level of knowledge in environmental issues.

Assessment

The programme includes four compulsory modules plus four optional modules and an Advanced Research Project chosen from an appropriate topic in environmental monitoring and assessment. Compulsory modules −− −− −− −−

Contemporary Global Environmental Issues Environmental Impact Assessment Research Project Development Techniques for Environmental Researchers

Optional modules −− −− −− −− −− −− −−

Spatial Ecology and Conservation Coastal and Maritime Engineering and Energy Energy Resources and Engineering Coastal Morphodynamics Freshwater Ecosystems GIS Functions and their Environmental Applications Environmental Pollution

Start date: End of September Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time) 2 years (part-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Career destinations: Environmental or ecological consultant, environmental officer, environmental risk assessor, lecturer in environmental studies, planning officer, sustainable development advisor, waste recycling officer

We have specialist flumes for researching issues related to fish passage and fisheries management

MSc Water Resources Management This programme is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the water industry. Emphasis is placed in building a sound scientific basis alongside practical application. The programme provides excellent preparation for careers in the industry in numerous and diverse roles. These include assisting with water quality monitoring, working with companies to ensure compliance with European water directives and restoring degraded wetland habitats for wildlife conservation.

Research Project Development Freshwater Ecosystems Techniques for Environmental Researchers River and Fisheries Restoration Water Policy and Management

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Coastal and Maritime Engineering and Energy Coastal Morphodynamics GIS Functions and their Environmental Applications Environmental Pollution Environmental Management Systems Waste Resource Management Coastal Flood Defence Water and Wastewater Engineering Systems for Waste Minimisation, Reuse and Recycling River Basin Management

Key information Start date: End of September Study mode and duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Career destinations: Environmental consultant, environmental officer, environmental risk assessor, water industry adviser, strategic planner, sustainable development advisor, aid worker, waste management adviser

Research programmes Working alongside our world-class researchers you will work on cutting-edge research pioneering solutions to some of the challenges facing society.

Led by internationally renowned figures in the field, our vibrant research community provides a dynamic environment with over 340 academic and research staff and more than 450 postgraduate research students working on innovative research projects with a strong focus on addressing real world problems that affect and involve people and the environment. Our research students are an integral and vital part of the research community in Engineering and the Environment.

Programme structure We offer three postgraduate research programmes: MRes, PhD and EngD.

Our PhD programme takes three (or sometimes four years) to complete full-time or 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 years part-time, the majority of your time will be spent conducting novel research as a member of one of our research groups, presenting findings at conferences and submitting publications to journals. The PhD culminates in submission of your thesis and a viva examination. The EngD or Engineering Doctorate is more industry focused than the PhD; the programme includes taught technical modules in Engineering, taught modules from the Southampton Management School MBA programme, transferable skills training and sponsorship from industry.

The MRes is a one year programme that offers a combination of taught technical modules and skills courses with research in your chosen field. We have a specialist car simulator that offers a realistic driving environment that can be used to investigate driver behaviour

“My EngD was sponsored by industrial partner, Jaguar Land Rover. The programme provided a good mix of academic and industrial experience.” Dr Catherine Harvey Engineering Doctorate

Graduate School

Research projects

The Graduate School has been established to enhance our provision for research students. We recognise the diverse needs of our student, and provide a focused approach to supporting students at every level.

Our research groups cover the spectrum of engineering and environmental sciences allowing you the option to either specialise in a particular discipline or get experience of working across multiple disciplines.

Our research success is closely linked to the success of our research programmes. A partnership between research groups and the Graduate School provides postgraduate students with an excellent research environment, with the delivery of high quality research programmes being the foremost priority of the University.

Each year we have a number of fully funded projects at doctorate level; these cover your tuition fees and provide you with a tax-free bursary to help cover your living costs.

Researcher Development and Graduate Centre

We also have a number of potential projects that don’t have full funding, where further funding is still being sought by academics; these would also be suitable for self-funded students or those with an external scholarship www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/ potentialprojects

Being successful as a researcher requires you to think carefully and strategically about your skills, objectives and the areas in which you need to develop, including personal/transferable skills which are an increasingly important aspect of research training.

A full up-to-date list of funded project opportunities for our doctorate programmes can be found at: www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/phdprojects

During your research candidature, you will be able to take advantage of a range of training and development opportunities offered both at discipline level and by the Researcher Development and Graduate Centre. These will enable you to: develop both your transferable and specialist subject-specific skills: communicate the nature and results of your research to specialist and non-specialist audiences; improve your employability and enhance your career prospects.

Our flight simulator and other research facilities will allow you to explore and test your ideas

MRes Engineering and the Environment We are known nationally and internationally for our excellence in research and teaching, and are continually improving the scope and delivery of our activities; we aim to generate a community of masters graduates equipped to act as researchers in the most pressing scientific and engineering challenges of the 21st century. This one year programme is aimed at developing the skills needed to pursue a career in research.

Assessment The award depends on completion of the required taught elements and successful submission of research reports at appropriate stages Programme structure Working with one of our research groups, you will take a combination of taught technical modules and skills courses to support your research work as well as broadening your knowledge in your chosen field. The technical courses are normally chosen from the modules offered across relevant engineering, mathematical and science programmes in Engineering and the Environment, Physical and Applied Sciences or Natural and Environmental Sciences.

Key information Start date: October Study mode and duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part-time Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Project selection: You must contact a potential supervisor to discuss potential MRes project areas, as this needs to be established before you start, please visit: www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/potentialprojects to gain some ideas on possible areas. Once you have ascertained your suitability, you can formally apply for a position. You can apply for multiple positions. Please make this clear in your application by listing all possible potential supervisors (together with the project title) in the order of preference Career destinations: This course will allow you to develop transferable skills that will significantly enhance your career options, especially in the field of research

Our EngD students are highly successful, Dr Simon Lewis is currently undertaking a knowledge transfer programme with local company CJR Propulsion and the University

Engineering Doctorate (EngD) If you are a well-qualified, ambitious graduate engineer, our EngD will provide you with the technical, business and personal development competences required to become one of the senior technical managers of the future. You will be sponsored by a company and will have an industrial supervisor and a supervisory team at the University.

Key information Start date: October Intake: 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 Study mode and duration: 4 years (full-time) Entry requirements: Please refer to the website for entry requirements Career destinations: Academia, research and development

Assessment Coursework, examination, thesis. Programme structure The programme combines doctoral-level research with taught modules from across engineering disciplines and mathematics modules from the Southampton Management School MBA programme, as well as transferable skills training. The Southampton Industry Doctoral Training Centre (IDTC) offers EngD opportunities in Transport and the Environment. EngD projects across other engineering disciplines are available through the Graduate School.

PhD A full-time PhD generally runs for three years and your study will take place within a demanding and rigorous research environment. We encourage our postgraduates to present their work at international conferences, and journal and conference publications can be submitted as part of the monitoring and assessment process.

Assessment Thesis and viva examination. Programme structure Initial registration is as MPhil/PhD depending on your performance you will transfer to full PhD registration around the mid-point of your project. We have a monitoring and assessment process (including regular report writing and oral examinations) to ensure successful progress through the programme. We will provide you with the grounding you need to become a successful researcher. You will be given comprehensive skills training including communications skills, research methodology and specialist knowledge through taking relevant technical modules from our MEng and MSc programmes.

Key information Start date: Throughout the year Study mode and duration: Three (or sometimes four years) full-time, 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 years part-time Entry requirements: Please refer to the programme webpage for full entry requirements Project selection: Upon identification of a suitable project, you must contact the PhD supervisor listed for further details. Once you have ascertained your suitability, you can formally apply for a position. You can apply for multiple positions. Please make this clear in your application by listing all possible potential supervisors (together with the project title) in the order of preference. Career destinations: Academia, research and development

Maria Salta PhD in marine biofilms Graduated 2012

I chose to study at Southampton because of its reputation for excellence. After my BSc in Marine Biology and Oceanography, and an MRes, I opted to examine marine biofilms for a PhD and I am now continuing my work as a postdoc. I decided I wanted to study at the University of Southampton because I knew it was one of the best places in the UK for sciences, especially Oceanography and engineering. I started off at the National Oceanography Centre where I studied a BSc in Marine Biology and Oceanography and MRes in Ocean Sciences, then I enrolled on a PhD in marine biofilms and anti-fouling methodologies and technologies at the National Centre for Advanced Tribology at Southampton (nCATS). I have access to very high standard equipment and facilities from a variety of different disciplines within the University. There is always someone to talk to about your research and everyone is friendly and helpful. I also like the emphasis on high quality multidisciplinary research and now I am developing the skills I will need to succeed. Although I come from Greece, Southampton really feels like home. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice city with lovely countryside close by in the New Forest and the Isle of Wight. I have made many friends here and chose to stay on for postdoctoral research on the EU FP7 research programme Foul-x-Spel. During my PhD, I took part in the 2011 Cape Farewell scientific cruise off northern Scotland. During the expedition I measured the chemistry of these corrosive waters and investigated how this affects the life of microscopic organisms. I was interviewed by a crew from the TV channel Al Jazeera to discuss on how the oceans are impacted by humans. Earlier in my studies, I also sailed on a couple of research cruises including one to Antarctica on the RRS James Cook. My ambition now is to visit the Arctic so I can investigate the local biofilm diversity and compare the two polar regions.

Applying and funding You will need funding confirmation before registering as a postgraduate student. Contact our admissions office for information about awards from research councils and other sponsors that may be currently available. General entry requirements

Tuition fees and funding

To apply for postgraduate study you must satisfy our general entry requirements and any specific requirements of your chosen programme. As well as academic qualifications and practical experience, we look for evidence of your interest in the course and an understanding of the rigorous demands of postgraduate study.

The University offers help and advice on funding for prospective postgraduate students. You will need to pay annual tuition fees to the University for your programme of study. These vary according to the type of programme you choose. Fees charged for full-time, non-EU international students include the full cost of tuition, examinations, Students’ Union membership and research support expenses, where applicable.

How to apply Applications for research and taught programmes are made using our online application form*. Most programmes also have additional application requirements and some have specific application deadlines related to teaching timetables and funding opportunities. These are set out online at www.southampton.ac.uk/pgapply

Admissions policy 1. The University of Southampton will: −− recruit students from a wide range of backgrounds, who we believe have the potential to complete their programmes successfully and make a valuable contribution to university life −− attract applicants who enjoy the challenge of forward thinking, the excitement of research findings in their programmes and the high standards of learning and teaching we set ourselves −− foster a diverse learning community in which our students will meet people from different cultures, thereby enhancing their skills of critical reasoning, teamwork and communication, and thus preparing them for successful participation in their chosen careers and roles 2. The University is committed to a system of admissions that ensures fairness, transparency and equal opportunities within the legal framework of the UK and best practice. All reasonable effort will be made to ensure that no prospective or existing student is unreasonably treated less favourably on the grounds of age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender, marital or parental/carer status, political belief or social or economic class, or any other type of discrimination.

Course sponsorship is available for some masters and doctoral programmes and funding is also available from external funding bodies and scholarship programmes. Information on bursaries or scholarships to students from certain countries, or those studying certain subjects is available at www.southampton.ac.uk/intscholarships We receive high levels of funding from external bodies specifically for postgraduate researchers. We also offer a wide variety of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries across the University for UK/EU and international students. Further information is available from our postgraduate admissions office. Details of current PhD and EngD studentships are advertised on the University’s job opportunities web page, see www.southampton.ac.uk/jobopps * A complete application includes a transcript of your degree or modules completed to date, your degree certificate if available and an academic reference.

Contact us Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 4732 Email: admissions@southampton.ac.uk www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/ feesandfunding

International postgraduates The University has a thriving international community. In 2010/11 we welcomed around 5,000 EU and international students from more than 130 countries.

International Office

Support

Staff from our International Office attend educational exhibitions around the world as well as making numerous visits overseas and to colleges in the UK. Face-to-face contact is the best way of getting to know the University, so if you are unable to visit us in Southampton, make sure that you book an appointment to meet us at one of the exhibitions. For full details of locations and timings of our overseas visits, please contact the International Office.

We have three specialist academic advisors, whose role is to support our international students with their studies. The Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union Advice Centre also provides cultural and personal support.

We provide advice and information to anyone who is considering applying to Southampton. Our aim is to make the process of joining the University as simple as possible. Visit our website, which has information available in many languages, for an introduction to the University.

Welcoming our international students Before leaving home and arriving in the UK, there are a number of things you should do to prepare for university life. These include having the right documentation, filling in forms and registering for various services and programmes. Make sure you read our information for international students on our website, or contact the International Office for advice.

International Welcome Programme We encourage all new international postgraduates to register for our Welcome Programme, specifically designed for international students. This takes place in September each year and includes general events to introduce you to our facilities, subject-specific events to begin your academic induction, and a range of social and cultural activities. The programme offers practical information and presents an opportunity to meet staff and other students.

Split-site PhD It is possible to arrange split-site PhDs in some of our academic units. This involves spending a minimum of 12 months in the UK and the remaining time in your home country.

Visas Before you come to study in the UK, it is essential that you find out about the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration procedures and how they will affect you. Our website provides information on student visas, police registration, working in the UK and links to other useful websites. www.southampton.ac.uk/visas

English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you have reached a satisfactory standard in an approved English language test. For the majority of our courses we require an IELTS level of 6.5 or equivalent, achieved in the past two years. If you need to improve your English language skills, you can apply to our pre-sessional English language courses.

On certain dates before the beginning of the academic year, we arrange to meet new international students from London Heathrow Airport (Meet and Greet Service). Our representatives will be there to meet you and transport you directly to the University for the Welcome Programme. www.southampton.ac.uk/welcome

Contact us International Office Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 Email: global@southampton.ac.uk www.southampton.ac.uk/international

How to get here By road Southampton M3 – exit M3 at junction 14, following signs for Southampton (A33). Follow the A33 into Bassett Avenue and follow map/signs to University campuses.

By rail Fast trains from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth stop at Winchester, Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway. Trains from Portsmouth and Bristol/ M27 (west or east) – leave M27 at South Wales stop at Southampton junction 5 (Southampton Airport) and Central. The uni-link U1 bus service follow map/signs to University campuses. runs between Southampton Central Winchester M3 – exit M3 at junction and Southampton Airport Parkway via 9 or 10. the University.

By coach Southampton coach station is at Western Esplanade, in the city centre. uni-link U1 buses connect the University’s Southampton campuses and the city centre. By air Southampton Airport is about 20 minutes from the Southampton campuses by bus or taxi. There is a full UK domestic service, as well as flights to mainland Europe and the Channel Islands.

Find out more

Relevant web links are shown throughout the Engineering and the Environment postgraduate brochure. Please also consult www.southampton.ac.uk online for further details and/or any changes which have appeared since first publication of the Engineering and the Environment postgraduate brochure or phone +44 (0)23 8059 4651 for more information.

Programme index A

Advanced Tribology MSc

Sound and Vibration MSc

Aerodynamics and Computation MSc

Space Systems Engineering MSc

Applied Digital Signal Processing MSc

Structural Dynamics MSc

Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc

B Biodiversity and Conservation MSc

Bioengineering MSc

C Civil Engineering MSc

T Transportation Planning and Engineering MSc

Computational Engineering Design MSc 26

Unmanned Vehicle Systems Design MSc 39

Energy and Sustainability MSc

Engineering Acoustics MSc

Engineering and the Environment MRes 50 Engineering Doctorate EngD

Engineering in the Coastal Environment MSc

Engineering Materials MSc

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment MSc

Environmental Pollution Control MSc

I Integrated Environmental Studies MSc

M Marine Technology MSc/PGDip/PG Cert 30 Maritime Engineering Science MSc

Mechatronics MSc

P PhD 52

R Race Car Aerodynamics MSc

Water Resources Management MSc

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