UCAS Code: H502 (H503 MEng)
Duration: 3 years (4 years MEng)
This degree is directed towards the design, production and operation of ships and other marine vehicles. The principles of stability, structures, response in a seaway, resistance and propulsion can be applied to craft as diverse as ferries, giant oil tankers, tugs or warships. Our course is accredited by the Royal Institute of Naval Architects.
We have outstanding experimental facilities, including a model-testing tank, extensive computing facilities and the largest commercial propeller test tunnel in the UK.
All students take common modules for Stage 1 of all our Marine Technology programmes. These foundation studies lead to a variety of marine-oriented topics in Stage 2, including compulsory modules (120 credits):
As Stage 2 is the same for BEng and MEng courses, it is possible to transfer to the MEng at this point.
BEng options
In Stage 3 we provide opportunity to develop creative skills in an area of your choice via a combined individual design project and report and also study of marine design. Over half of modules are optional and are chosen from subjects such as marine design, engineering, production, maritime systems and economics, and from a comprehensive list of technical, business and management subjects.
MEng options
Approximately half of modules at Stages 3 and 4 are optional and are chosen from a comprehensive list of technical, business and management subjects.
Stage 3 students undertake an individual design project together with a report which takes a quarter of your study time throughout the year. In addition, you take modules in marine design, marine production technology and marine structures.
Stage 4, a combined group project and report counts for a third of study time, also with the study of maritime economics and marine engineering.