Program Overview

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Overview

The Marine Technology Education Consortium (MTEC) MSc offers innovative and flexible training for graduates working in the marine industry. This part-time program allows industry professionals to achieve qualifications without interrupting their careers. The curriculum aligns with the needs of the marine industry, addressing real-world challenges and driving innovation.

What You'll Learn

The MTEC course is delivered through a combination of distance learning materials and intensive schools. Students will develop advanced technical skills and business applications. The program offers multiple specialisations or streams, such as naval architecture, marine engineering, offshore renewable energy, and offshore engineering.

Pre-school Material

• Complete 50 hours of study to revise and review essential material.
• Take a pre-school assignment (30% of the module mark) to be submitted on the first day of the intensive school.

A Week-long Intensive School

• 35 hours of contact time, including lectures, case studies, tutorials, presentations, discussions, and visits.
• Academic and industrial tutors will participate.
• Sit an examination (40% of the module mark) during the teaching week.

Post-school Material

• Requires 15 hours of study.
• Involves completion of a post-school assignment (30% of the module mark) to be submitted eight weeks after the intensive school.
• Consolidates learning on the module.

Modules

The Marine Technology Education Consortium lists the available modules. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

How You'll Learn

Assessment methods include:

• Essay
• Problem-solving exercises
• Report
• Written examination
• Written exercise

Student support is provided by:

• Academic staff
• Personal tutors and research supervisors
• The University Student Services Team
• Student representatives
• Peers

Your Future

The Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, with strong links to employers. The course is designed to enhance career prospects and provide a competitive edge in the job market.

Quality and Ranking

• 42% of research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021.
• Global Top 140 University – QS World University Rankings 2026.
• Top 145 for Engineering and Technology – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

Facilities

University facilities include:

• Library services
• Computing facilities
• Careers service

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year):

• Home students: Part-time, 24 months, £17,500 (total course fees).
• International students: Please check the university's website for the latest information.

Entry Requirements

• A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in engineering or a relevant subject with a strong quantitative component.
• Ideally, a 2:1 honours degree, but a 2:2 honours degree may be accepted depending on individual marks profile.
• Relevant experience is essential.

English Language Requirements

Please check the university's website for the latest information on English language requirements.

Admissions Policy

The university's admissions policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. It is intended to provide information about admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills, and experience into credits towards a qualification. Please check the university's website for more information on the RPL policy.