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Why study Marine and Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year 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
Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent technical support
Professional engineers regularly contribute to courses, and industrial visits provide insights into careers in professional engineering and you also have the option of completing an industrial placement
The foundation year allows progression to our BEng Marine and Mechanical Engineering programme which is Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, giving exemption from theoretical components of the Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) professional qualifications.
About your course
The professionally-accredited BEng (Hons) Marine and Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University offers you exciting paid placement opportunities plus the chance to transfer onto the MEng programme, where you could secure a Masters-level qualification.
Completing this BEng degree will give you an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology plus 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 opportunity to undertake a year paid placement in industry.
About the Foundation Year
The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree but dont have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Mechanical and Marine Engineering honours degree programme. Once you pass the Foundation Year you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria).
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.
Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy and Science.
GCSE Equivalences accepted for English Language and Mathematics
• 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
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject.
Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
• 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
• Functional Skills Level 2 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
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.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
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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.
Tuition fees for home students in September 2026 will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year, subject to Parliamentary approval. 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 £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28, in both cases 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.
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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