Marine Technology
Marine Technology Education Consortium MSc, PGDip, PGCert, Certificate (Rolls-Royce plc) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules
MSc, PGDip and PGCert: 24 months minimum and 60 months maximum part time
CPD module: 3 months maximum part time
Aims
This programme is offered by the Marine Technology Education Consortium (MTEC), a collaboration between six UK universities. It is designed specifically for graduates and their employers in the marine industry and teaches new and advanced technical and managerial skills, in conjunction with business and management applications. Each module is delivered by a combination of distance learning and a one-week intensive school.
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Programme Description
The MSc and Diploma are approved/accredited for students seeking CEng registration by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. The programme also links in with the Rolls-Royce graduate training programme. Seven technology streams are available for those studying for the MSc or Diploma: naval architecture; marine engineering; offshore engineering; small craft design; classification and survey; conversion and repair; defence. In addition, a general programme in marine technology may be followed by students who do not wish to specialise in a particular area.
For the MSc you take four core modules (40 credits), six specialist modules (60 credits) and complete an industry-based project within your organisation (80 credits). For the Diploma four core modules (40 credits) and four specialist modules (40 credits) are taken, and a shorter industry-based project is completed (40 credits).
For the Certificate six modules (60 credits) are taken. For the Certificate (Rolls-Royce plc) a maximum of three modules (30 credits) are taken from the four approved Rolls-Royce modules, and a minimum of three modules (30 credits) from the Marine Technology (MTEC) programme.
Entrance Requirements
A second-class BEng Honours degree or equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
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Typical Funding
See also: Funding and Finance.
Fees
Please contact the School for details of fees.
How to Apply
Specialised Application Procedure: Applicants should complete the MTEC application form and return it to:
The Programme Co-ordinator (Mrs J Storey)
Marine Technology Education Consortium
School of Marine Science and Technology
Armstrong Building
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6104
Fax: +44 (0) 191 222 5491
E-mail: mtec@ncl.ac.uk
www.ncl.ac.uk/marine/postgrad/taught/mtec