BEng Hons Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Program Overview

It encompasses a blend of naval architecture fundamentals, marine engineering systems, and advanced design tools. Students have access to cutting-edge facilities and benefit from industry partnerships and support, equipping them for a wide range of careers in the maritime sector.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1 & 2

• Engineering Science
• Fundamentals of naval architecture
• Buoyancy and floatation
• Stability
• Ship types
• Terminology
• Resistance and propulsion
• Ship structural analysis
• Ship design
• Marine engineering systems
• Business and management subjects

Year 3 & 4

• Advanced subjects related to the design of conventional ships
• Machinery and systems for ships
• State-of-the-art tools for analyzing water flow, stresses, and behavior of ships in waves
• Design of machinery, power, electrical systems, transmission, and propulsion systems
• Refrigeration and heating systems
• Specialized individual project

Assessment:

• Class tests
• Design, build, and test projects
• Final exams
• Coursework assignments
• Presentations
• Laboratory reports

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory and group design classes
• Field trips
• Guest lectures
• Weekly seminars with industry leaders

Careers:

• Naval Architect
• Junior Naval Architect
• Ship Surveyor
• Marine Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Defense
• Marine Designers
• Oil and Gas
• Ship classification
• Technical Services
• Engineering consulting

Other:

• Students have access to:
• Catalina - departmental racing yacht
• Largest ship model experiment tank in any UK university
• Towing/wave tank
• Marine engine laboratory
• Cutting-edge computer facilities
• Industry-standard software
• Students are supported in various competitions and awards
• The Orchid program provides mentoring for students

Scotland £1,820 Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council. England, Wales & Northern Ireland £9,250 Assuming no change in fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study in 2024/25, this is capped at £27,750 (with the exception of the MPharm and integrated Masters programmes), MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply. International £26,700