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Marine and Mechanical Engineering

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  • Undergraduate
City Campus
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Why study Marine and Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Marine and Ocean Engineering subjects at LJMU ranked joint first globally for research impact (Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)

  • Excellent student support from academic tutors, technical staff and student mentors in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study

  • Professionally accredited, design-led engineering curriculum emphasises developing understanding through application

  • Excellent opportunities for paid year long industrial placements

  • Accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  • Students studying on the MEng Marine and Mechanical Engineering programme may opt to pursue professional accreditation at the end of Level 6. At this stage of the programme successful students would be eligible for exemption from theoretical components of the Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) professional qualifications, up to and including the level of Chief Engineer

  • LJMU ranked 15th university in the UK for general engineering degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)

About your course
Completing the professionally-accredited MEng (Hons) Marine and Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University will enable you to graduate with a Masters-level qualification plus advanced level skills and experience that will boost your career prospects and future earning potential.

It will give you an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology as well as the problem solving and management skills required to be a successful marine engineer.

This is one of the UKs leading engineering departments, with a supportive staff team and excellent facilities, including engine test facilities, full marine engine room and bridge simulators, materials testing laboratories and digital design studios, which you have full use of in practical sessions.

Links with national and international companies such as Bibby Line, Rolls Royce, Shell and Castrol mean that the course is tailored to the needs of employers and as an extension of this, we offer you the chance to undertake a years paid placement.

Modules

Course Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus

Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years
  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
L51

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Application codes

Institution code:
L51

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

Subject requirements: Grade B from Maths and Grade B from one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics or Engineering.

T Level

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject that includes Maths. T Level Building Services Engineering for Construction is acceptable.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 128

Scottish Higher

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma

Not accepted on MEng-students studying Access can be considered for BEng programme

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

GCSE Equivalences accepted:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDM

DDM in Engineering discipline + Distinction in Further Engineering Maths

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications including minimum score of 6 in HL Mathematics and 6 in HL Physics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

DDM in Engineering discipline + Distinction in Further Engineering Maths

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a minimum of 5 subjects including H1 in Maths and H1 in one other relevant subject (e.g. Physics)

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject that includes Maths.

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are set in accordance with the Government’s regulated fee cap. The Government has confirmed that this cap will be £10,050 for 2027/28, subject to Parliamentary approval. The Government has also indicated that from the 2028/29 academic year onwards, the fee cap may be adjusted annually in line with inflation. As a result, tuition fees in future years may increase annually in line with inflation. We will provide confirmation of any changes as early as possible in advance of each academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament.

Sponsorship information

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Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

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