Marine and Mechanical Engineering

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

• 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.