MSc: 10 compulsory modules (100 credits) and a research project (80 credits); diploma: 8 compulsory modules (80 credits) and a research project (40 credits); certificate: 6 compulsory modules (60 credits); modules typically include: marine project management; surveying ships and offshore installations; marine system identification, modelling and control; the regulatory framework for the marine industry; optimisation in engineering design; managing human resources; advanced marine engineering design; ship design and construction; advanced offshore technology; law for marine engineers.