Submarine Naval Architecture Maritime Engineering

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGI 6011
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Course ID
202170
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The course enables students to have an industry-led deep understanding of submarine naval architecture from an overall perspective, including hydrodynamics and stability, structural design, energy propulsion systems, safety considerations, and acoustic and electromagnetic signatures.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify the key domains of hydrodynamics and structures in which a submarine naval architect should be involved for seaworthiness demonstration
  • Explain how hydrodynamics affect a submarine behaviour and how to control manoeuvrability
  • Describe the different hazards that are involved in the most frequent accidents for submarines
  • Summarise the submarine signatures and controls that impact stealth
  • Generate a mission profile for dynamic weight compensation (trim polygon)
  • Assess the naval architecture characteristics of a submarine based on key parameters

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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