Program Overview

Maritime Engineering (BEng)

Award: Bachelor of Engineering

Typical Offer: AAB

Duration: 3 years

Course Type: Full-time

Campus: Highfield and Boldrewood

UCAS Course code: J640

About this course

Maritime Engineering is a course that combines mechanical engineering skills with a specialist knowledge of naval architecture and marine engineering. It is ideal for those who want to work in the varied and exciting field of Maritime Engineering.

Entry requirements

• AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either physics, chemistry or further mathematics
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry or Physics
• BTEC: D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA from 2 A-levels including mathematics and either physics, chemistry or further mathematics

Course structure

• Year 1:
  • An Introduction to Engineering Design
  • Basic Naval Architecture
  • Data Science and Computing for Engineers
  • Electrical and Electronics Systems
  • Engineering Mathematics Workshop
  • Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
  • Mechanics, Structures and Materials
  • Professional Development for Maritime Engineers
  • ThermoFluids
• Year 2:
  • Engineering Management and Law
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Materials and Structures
  • Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II
  • Professional Development for Maritime Engineers
  • Ship Design and Economics
  • Ship Resistance and Propulsion
  • Ship Structural Design and Production
  • Systems Design and Computing for Ships
• Year 3:
  • Individual Project
  • Marine Craft Concept Design
  • Marine Engineering
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Marine Structures
  • Professional Development for Maritime Engineers
  • Ship Manoeuvring and Control
  • Optional modules:
    • Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
    • Human Factors in Engineering
    • Manufacturing and Materials
    • Yacht and High Performance Craft

Learning and assessment

• The learning activities for this course include lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning
• Assessment methods include coursework, laboratory reports and essays, design and problem-solving exercises, individual and group projects, oral presentations, and written and practical exams

Careers and employability

• The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model
• Work experience opportunities are available, and the Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you
• Careers services and support include work experience schemes, CV and interview skills and workshops, networking events, careers fairs attended by top employers, and a wealth of volunteering opportunities

Fees, costs and funding

• Tuition fees for UK students: £9,535
• Tuition fees for EU and international students: £28,800
• What your fees pay for: the full cost of tuition and standard exams
• Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees
• Bursaries, scholarships, and other funding are available
• Support during your course: the Student Hub offers support and advice on money to students

Related courses

• Maritime Engineering (MEng)
• Other courses in the Maritime technology subject area