Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture

Explore marine engineering, naval architecture, and lab sessions led by experts. Tackle challenges at sea, using skills across industries—from nanotech to agritech—to innovate and solve problems.

High-spec industry facilities
You’ll learn to use all the latest specialist equipment in our innovative engineering facilities, from our COAST lab to STEAM labs, so you graduate with sought-after knowledge and experience.

Specialist pathway
We are the only University in the country to offer an optional 'with composites' pathway. This pathway lets you specialise in designing and manufacturing advanced materials, allowing you to stand out in the job market.

Hands-on learning
We offer the latest industry-standard software, laboratory sessions and practical classes.

This course is for you if...

• you're fascinated by the technical aspects of the marine environment and aspire to engineer solutions for life at sea

• you seek a flexible engineering education that allows you to specialise as your interests evolve

• you're eager to gain hands-on experience and industry exposure during your studies

• you're aiming for a professionally accredited degree that paves the way to becoming an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

Course Modules

Year 1
Get ready for an exciting start to your career. Our "learning by doing" ethos is at the heart of our teaching approach. You will join forces with fellow engineering students in our unique, purpose-built laboratories to experience the fascinating world of engineering materials, structures and thermo-fluid mechanics. Alongside this hands-on approach, you will develop insight into the underpinning engineering science and mathematics that govern how the real world behaves.

By the end of this year, you will have developed confidence in core IT and computer aided design skills, and used your imagination and creativity to resolve real-world engineering challenges.

Year 2
In your second year, specialist subjects like control systems engineering and quality management are introduced, while continuing to enhance your proficiency in the core engineering sciences. To support this, you will learn to apply powerful mathematical and computational tools to analyse, enhance and optimise engineering systems. The design-to-manufacture process is explored in depth using digitally-controlled machine tools to make prototype parts.

In parallel, an extensive programme of career development support will supercharge your professional and transferable skills in readiness for the workplace; helping you to find the perfect placement.

Optional placement year
The optional placement year is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career as a professional engineer by working in a commercial engineering team. The placement gives you invaluable experience beyond the classroom environment, developing skills crucial to your future employment.

The whole world awaits: our students find opportunities in a diverse range of sectors including boat builders, defence companies, luxury yacht makers and offshore renewables. Placement often results in an offer of graduate employment.

Final year
The most significant element of this year is your dissertation project where you will apply all the skills and knowledge that you have learned to explore a topic that you find truly fascinating. The project is a hands-on research challenge allowing you to develop deeper insight and knowledge into an area that aligns to your careers aspirations.

Take ownership of your learning by selecting your preferred pathway: either deepening your understanding of control systems engineering and design practice, or learning the theoretical and practical aspects of composites engineering on our unique 'with composites' pathway.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.