Marine and Offshore Engineering MSc

Elsa Rizkiya Kencana graduated in Ocean Engineering at the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember in Indonesia before joining LJMU to study for a Masters in Marine and Offshore Engineering.

“I decided to undertake a postgraduate degree because I want to become a lecturer. I was attracted to LJMU by the course modules. It is rare to be able to study the energy aspect of my subject in my own country so I decided to come here and concentrate on the offshore and energy aspects of engineering.

LJMU is very strong in my subject and I have told all of my friends back in Indonesia about the University and the benefits of studying here. The academic support is great and I have been given lots of guidance on topics such as writing for academic purposes.

The city itself is a good place to live. LJMU is very close to the centre and that makes a real difference to your daily life. I love walking around the city centre and visiting the Albert Dock. Studying to be a Scouser is almost as enjoyable as my University work!”

A native of the Canary Islands, Tomas studied for his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering in Germany before moving to LJMU to take his Masters in Marine and Offshore Engineering.

“I wanted to strengthen my English so I decided to look for a maritime course in the UK. I chose LJMU as some of the modules were a better fit with what I was looking for and I also have some distant family connections here.

To be honest I expected postgraduate study to be tougher than it has been. Don’t get me wrong, it is certainly not a walk in the park but if you invest enough time in your studies and use the support available from your tutors, it is certainly achievable.

The biggest surprise for me has been that the modules which I considered the worst have been taught by really great professors, making potentially boring subjects really interesting and enjoyable.

The thing that stands out most about LJMU, however, has been the support from tutors and library staff. In Germany we addressed tutors formally and were very lucky to get a slot at one of their weekly, hour-long, timetabled open door sessions. I couldn’t believe it when I came here, was on first name terms with the tutors and could ask them for help whenever I needed it. From the moment you come to LJMU you know that all-important support is there for you and that makes a real difference.”