| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course overview
Our professionally accredited Marine Engineering degree provides a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer and the expertise to design specialist systems demanding the latest technologies. You'll be prepared to face the challenges of developing advanced alternative power systems that are eco-friendly, ultra-efficient and reliable.
You’ll learn from research-active professors from across the globe, bringing their cutting-edge ideas into the classroom. You'll also benefit from using our specialist facilities.
You'll study a range of marine engineering systems, from a ship's main propulsion engines to auxiliary machinery like pumps, power, water, air and hydraulics systems.
You'll also explore the machinery systems of other marine constructions, such as oil platforms and subsea systems.
BEng or MEng?
Both our BEng and MEng degrees provide a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer. This is one of the most recognisable international engineering qualifications.
Our MEng degrees are a direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). You don’t need to study any more qualifications after your degree to work towards chartered status.
Our three-year BEng degrees can also lead to Chartered Engineer status. However, you’ll need to complete further study, such as an approved master’s degree.
Transfer from a BEng to an MEng degree is possible up to the end of Stage 3 if you achieve the appropriate academic standard.
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Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.
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Program Outline
Modules and learning
Modules
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May. To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 1 will provide a broad introduction to the principles of engineering. You'll study engineering in a marine context right from your very first year, through the specialist module Marine Design and Professional Skills.
Modules
Compulsory Modules
Engineering Mathematics I ( 20 credits) Electrical and Magnetic Systems ( 15 credits) Electronics and Sensors ( 10 credits) Thermofluid Mechanics ( 15 credits) Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials ( 15 credits) Mechanics I ( 15 credits) Marine Design and Professional Skills (30 credits)
You'll gain a firm foundation in engineering principles covering topics in core subjects, including thermodynamics, mathematics and engineering, which we relate to the broad scope of marine technology.
Modules
Compulsory Modules
Accounting, FiNAce and Law for Engineers (10 credits) Engineering Mathematics II (10 credits) AC Electrical Power and Conversion (10 credits) Further Naval Architecture ( 20 credits) Marine Engineering II ( 20 credits) Ship Hydrodynamics ( 20 credits) Applications of Engineering II ( 10 credits) Marine Structures I (20 credits)
You'll continue with core modules to develop your knowledge of the essentials of the subject. You'll study specialist modules including marine engineering; marine engineering design; and dynamic modelling and simulation. You'll also complete a marine engineering-focused individual project where you can research in-depth a subject of your choice.
Modules
Compulsory Modules
Marine Transport Business ( 10 credits) Future Marine Projects (10 credits) Marine Engineering Design ( 20 credits) Marine Engineering III (20 credits) Dynamic Modelling and Simulation (10 credits) Project and Report in Marine Engineering (40 credits) Marine Production Management (10 credits)
We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They combine data on the planned delivery and assessments of our courses in 2021-22 with data on the modules chosen by our students in 2020-21.
Teaching time is made up of:
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
Contact hours will be a combination of:
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of:
Coursework
Examinations – practical or online
Skills and experience
Practical skills
You'll gain hands-on experience using our diesel engine research laboratories, where you can produce prototype equipment in-house. You'll have access to state-of-the-art labs and fantastic facilities, many of which are unique to Newcastle University.
We recognise the importance of first-hand experience and organise a variety of visits during your studies. This ensures that you see the application of marine technology in a range of organisations, including local and national marine production facilities, offshore rigs and platform-building sites.
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I chose Newcastle because of its rating as one of the best marine technology courses, and the lecturers are published in many well-known journals.
Serena, Marine Technology student