1. at Southampton Solent University
Yacht Engineering
at Southampton Solent University
Giles Barkley, Senior Lecturer - Yacht Engineering

2. Courses for Employability - working with industry
Types Of Craft Covered
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Careers
Over 1000 graduates in the small craft industry
Many in very senior positions
Lots of the big names in yacht design studied at SSU
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4. Academic Profiles of Yacht Engineering Industry

5. B.Eng Yacht Design & Production
A new degree meeting future requirements of the industry
More CAD, especially 3D modelling using industry standard CAD packages Rhinoceros and Solidworks
More hands on manufacturing skills for ALL first year yacht Engineering students which continues for year 2 & 3 for YDP
More case study experience, giving closer links with industry whilst studying
A greater understanding of technical and statutory rules and regulations for craft under 24 metres

6. B.Eng Yacht & Powercraft Design
Established degree, revalidated in 2014
More CAD, especially 3D modelling using industry standard CAD packages Rhinoceros and Solidworks
More theoretical structural design and naval architecture
More case study experience, giving closer links with industry whilst studying
A greater understanding of technical and statutory rules and regulations for craft under 24 metres
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7. Teaching Ethos
THEORY
PRACTICE

8. Courses for Employability - working with industry
Yacht Engineering
Facilities
Towing Tank
60m industry-standard towing tank
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9. Composites Lab

10. 4m Stability Tank

11. CAD Suite - 2-D Draughting

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CAD Suite - 3-D Modelling
40’ Family Cruising Yacht – Final Year Student.
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13. Course accredited by RINA
RINA-BAe Systems and BMF prizes awarded for “best final year project presentation” before an audience of industrialists

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Admissions (2015)
Entry Requirements UCAS points
Yacht and Powercraft Design students must have 140 UCAS points from 2 analytical subjects ie: Maths, Physics etc
Yacht Design and Production students must have one analytical A level from numerically based subjects
Contact
Giles Barkley (Programme Manager)
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