Marine Engineering Technology, BEng Hons
KEY FACTS
UCAS code
H350 M BEng/MET
School
Location
Attendance
3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
Entry requirements
200 UCAS points FROM
EITHER A-levels, including a physical science, technology or mathematics subject
OR a National Diploma in engineering at MMP
OR equivalent qualifications.
PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English, mathematics and science) or equivalent qualifications
Assessment
Exams, assignments and project work
Professional recognition
This programme has been accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology to meet the full academic requirements for registration as an incorporated engineer
Career options
Currently there is an acute worldwide shortage of suitably trained and qualified marine engineers. Well-paid opportunities exist in the shipping industry as a whole, including in design, construction, operation, repair and maintenance, off-shore installations, management, brokering, insurance and the military services. Shore industries, such as port operations, power stations, hospital engineering and food production, also favour the marine-trained engineer as he or she has a range of applicable interchangeable skills
Marine engineering is the application of engineering science to floating and submerged vessels and structures. It also involves the knowledge of the statutory requirements, design, construction and operation of systems and equipment that are employed on ships and offshore installations.
The sea provides a means of transport for some 90 per cent of the world's commodities. Marine engineering is a truly international profession. It combines a wide variety of knowledge and skills, and is continually challenged by technical evolution, commercial pressure and social and environmental responsibilities. The marine engineer must have an ability to combine theoretical and practical skills, often working under extreme pressures and adverse conditions.
This programme has been developed to meet the requirements of the marine industry and gives exemptions from parts of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Certificates of Competency.
Residents of the UK and EU are eligible for sponsorship by shipping companies. This includes the payment of programme fees and some special practical training courses. Sponsored students spend summer vacation periods at sea working on ships.
Content
Year 1
- Engineering Science (15 credits)
- Engineering Applications (Marine) (15 credits)
- Computer-Aided Design (Mechanical) (15 credits)
- Engineering Foundation Mathematics (15 credits)
- Mechanical Principles (15 credits)
- Marine Engineering Practice 1 (30 credits)
- Materials and Manufacturing (15 credits)
Year 2
- Electrical Technology (10 credits)
- Marine Engineering Practice 2 (30 credits)
- Instrumentation and Control (10 credits)
- Mathematics for Engineers (20 credits)
- Mechanical Systems (20 credits)
- Mechatronics and Programming (30 credits)
Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)
Final Year
- Marine Engineering Practice 3 (15 credits)
- Marine Engineering Management and Business Practice (15 credits)
- Individual Project (30 credits)
- Thermofluid Applications (15 credits)
- Marine Engineeringwith Steel Fabrication and Protection Techniques (30 credits)
- One option from Environmental Engineering (15); Automation and Robotics (15); Engineering Enterprise (15); Vessel and Fleet Technical Management (15); Ship Management (15) (15 credits)