MEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Maritime Engineering, combining marine technology with naval architecture. Core topics include Systems Design, Control Systems, Laboratory Techniques, and Engineering Design. The course includes an optional year-long industry placement and a final-year Honours Project. The only UK university to offer an optional composites pathway, specialising in advanced material design and manufacture.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C or above is required. A level: 120 points, including grade C in A Level Mathematics and a Grade E in 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: BTEC Qualifications are not accepted for Meng. They may be considered in combination with additional qualifications or experience. 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: Not accepted for MEng, unless the applicant has additional qualifications or experience. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall to include 5 at Higher Level Mathematics and 3 at Higher Level in a second relevant subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 points, 120 points, including H3 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within. SQA Advanced Higher: 120 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 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Design occupations: 5%
- 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 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
- 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 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
- Mechanics of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems
- Advanced Naval Architecture
- Data Processing, Simulation and Optimisation of Engineering Systems
- Design for Excellence
- Advanced Composites Technology
- Advanced FEA & CFD
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is MEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). 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 a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Marine Engineering with Naval Architecture at University of Plymouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.