Programme
Naval Architecture Diploma Programme
A full academic-year studio programme covering hull form, stability, structure, and arrangement drawing for small commercial craft and yachts.
Who it is for
Adult learners with maths to GCSE (or equivalent) who want a structured path into hull design and arrangement work
What you leave with
A portfolio of lines plans, hydrostatic summaries, and arrangement drawings suitable for junior draughting or further study applications
Provider
Led by senior tutors with commercial craft experience
Preparation
Bring basic drawing instruments if you have them; we supply first-term templates and paper stock.
Constraints
Places limited to twelve learners per cohort for workable studio critique.
Included
- Weekly studio sessions with tutor critique
- Lines plan and body plan drafting practice
- Introductory hydrostatics and stability coursework
- Structural framing exercises for a small craft case study
- End-of-year portfolio review with written feedback
Not included
- Paid work placements
- Classification society examination fees
- Personal laptop hardware
Materials pack and software licences billed separately where required
How enrolment works
- Submit an enquiry with your background and goals
- Attend a short readiness conversation and portfolio check
- Receive a place offer with term dates and fee schedule
- Begin Term 1 with drawing fundamentals and measurement