BEng (Hons) Maritime Engineering at Solent University

Programme overview

Gain the essential skills for a career in sustainable maritime design and engineering - from a practical design perspective, using current design software, and applying the latest regulations. This course blends academic knowledge and practical design skills in commercial vessel design and production management - with an emphasis on engineering.

Faculty: Maritime (Warsash Maritime School) | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Naval Architecture Design, Marine Design Skills, Mechanics and Materials, Applied Technology Design, Ship Design Concepts, Sustainable Resistance and Propulsion, Composite Technology, Ship Design Development, Hydrodynamic Design Technology, Structural Design Technology, Ship Production Management, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The technical and analytical skills developed during this course are highly transferable to a wide range of shore-based engineering and design roles. As a result, graduates are well equipped to secure rewarding and well-paid employment across the marine and wider engineering sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two A-levels, including two STEM subjects, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D* in a STEM based subject, T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications. Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered. Entry to year two may be offered to applicants holding an HND in an appropriate subject. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,081 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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