MEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
About this course
MEng Honours in Civil and Coastal Engineering, focused on marine vehicle and offshore infrastructure design. Core topics include systems design and research methods. The programme spans four years with a dedicated master's-level Stage 4, offering specialisms in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering or Marine Engineering.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 52%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 37%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics I
- Electrical and Magnetic Systems
- Electronics and Sensors
- Thermofluid Mechanics
- Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials
- Mechanics I
- Marine Design and Professional Skills
- Engineering Mathematics II
- AC Electrical Power and Conversion
- Business and Law for Engineers
- Further Naval Architecture
- Marine Engineering II
- Ship Hydrodynamics
- Applications of Engineering II
- Marine Structures I
- Marine Transport Business
- Marine Engineering III
- Further Ship Hydrodynamics
- Marine Production Management
- Ship and Systems Design
- Dissertation in Maritime Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £48,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Maritime technology.
What do graduates of MEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Newcastle University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Newcastle University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Does MEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Newcastle University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.