Overview
We list Marine Engineering BEng because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Marine Engineering is accredited work in most departments, which matters for chartered status later. We currently work with 10 universities on this course across 9 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £30.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A specialised field with routes both at sea and ashore, and the shore-based side in design, survey and offshore energy is the larger one. Certification and sea time govern the seagoing route.
Roles graduates go into
- Marine engineer
- Ship systems or design engineer
- Offshore and subsea engineer
- Marine surveyor
- Commissioning engineer
- Technical superintendent
Where they work
- Shipbuilders and repairers
- Shipping operators and managers
- Offshore energy and subsea contractors
- Classification societies
- Defence and naval programmes
After the course
IMarEST chartership for shore roles, or a Certificate of Competency from the MCA for seagoing ones.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £30,500