BEng (Hons) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our three-year BEng Honours degree equips you with the skills to design, develop, and operate marine vehicles and offshore infrastructure. Our degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering focuses on the design and operation of marine vehicles and offshore infrastructure. You'll learn how to design specialist systems using the latest technologies.

What you will study

Stage 1 will provide a broad introduction to the principles of engineering. You'll study engineering in a marine context through the specialist module Marine Design and Professional Skills. Compulsory modules include: Engineering Mathematics I, Electrical and Magnetic Systems, Electronics and Sensors, Thermofluid Mechanics, Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials, Mechanics I, Marine Design and Professional Skills, Engineering Mathematics II, AC Electrical Power and Conversion, Business and Law for Engineers, Further Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering II, Ship Hydrodynamics, Applications of Engineering II.

Career pathways

The marine technology sector is currently thriving worldwide and in many areas there are acute shortages of skilled personnel. The development of deep-water oil and gas recovery has increased demand for specialists in the design and operation of offshore vessels and processing plants. Graduate roles and employers include: British Maritime Technology (BMT); Babcock; Lloyd’s Register; Royal IHC; Technip FMC; Houlder ltd; Osbit; Apollo (Aberdeen); Equinor; BAE Systems.

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Entry requirements

A levels: ABB including Mathematics or Further Mathematics. IB: 32 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 5. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Mathematics and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry only. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements. Candidates who also have A Level Mathematics will be considered on an individual basis. Scottish Highers: ABB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Students without Advanced Higher Mathematics will be considered for Engineering Foundation Year only. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,700 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/h515/#how-to-apply

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