BEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture, an engineering degree focused on marine systems, ship design, and structural mechanics. Core topics include Systems Design, Control Systems, Laboratory Techniques, and Engineering Design. Students may undertake an optional industrial placement year or a foundation year. The first year covers fundamental scientific principles through Engineering Science, Engineering Mathematics, Mechanics and Structures, Engineering Materials, Engineering Design, and Engineering Practice and Experimental Techniques. The second year introduces core concepts through Engineering Mathematics and Control, Naval Architecture 1, Marine Engineering Design & Commercialisation, Materials & Structural Integrity, Manufacturing Processes, and Thermo-Fluids. The final year advances knowledge via Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture 2, alongside an individual Engineering Honours Project. Optional modules allow students to focus on areas such as Control and Intelligent Systems Design, Composites Design and Manufacture, Composites Engineering, and Computer Aided Engineering.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C or above is required. A level: 112 points t o include grade C in A level Mathematics and grade E from a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include applied ICT, applied science, applied science (DA), biology, chemistry, computing/computer science, DT (product design resistant materials), DT (systems and control tech) DT product design (textiles tech), electronics, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, further maths/use of, statistics, music technology, physics, technology and design. BTEC: DMM in a relevant science subject to include Merit in a Maths Module. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction, including 12 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics and 12 Level 3 credits at Merit in a second relevant subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall to include 5 in Higher Level Maths 3 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 points, including H4 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within. SQA Advanced Higher: 112 points, including grade C in Advanced Higher Maths and grade E in a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 2%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 65%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on behalf of the Engineering Council and IMarEST for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and Incorporated Marine Engineer and on behalf of the Engineering Council and IMarEST as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Marine Engineer.
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mechanical Engineering Related Placement
- Stage 1 Mechanical Placement Preparation
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Mathematics
- Mechanics and Structures
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Practice and Experimental Techniques
- Stage 2 Mechanical Placement Preparation
- Engineering Mathematics and Control
- Naval Architecture 1
- Marine Engineering Design & Commercialisation
- Materials & Structural Integrity
- Manufacturing Processes
- Thermo-Fluids
- Marine Engineering
- Naval Architecture 2
- Engineering Honours Project
- Control and Intelligent Systems Design
- Composites Design and Manufacture
- Composites Engineering
- Computer Aided Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Maritime technology.
What do graduates of BEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on behalf of the Engineering Council and IMarEST for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and Incorporated Marine Engineer and on behalf of the Engineering Council and IMarEST as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Marine Engineer. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.