BEng Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
About this course
BEng in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, an undergraduate degree centred on the design, analysis and engineering of ships, marine structures and offshore systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. Students can optionally undertake a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundations through Engineering Mechanics, Introduction to Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Analysis Tools for Marine Design, Mathematics 1B, and Mathematics 2B. Year 2 advances into Hydrostatics & Stability of Marine Vehicles, Marine Engineering Fundamentals, Principles of Marine Design & Production, Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 1, Engineering Applications for Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, Mathematics 3B, and Fluid Mechanics in Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering. Year 3 focuses on Professional Development & Marine Business, Marine Design, Hydrodynamics, Resistance & Propulsion, Marine Engineering Systems & Control, Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 2, The Marine Environment, Principles & Application of Marine Machinery, and Business Concepts & International Merchant Shipping. The final year involves specialised study through Seakeeping & Manoeuvring, Theory & Practice of Marine CFD, Finite Element Analysis of Marine Structures, Marine Power & Electrical Systems, Marine Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, and Marine Transmission & Propulsion Systems, alongside an individual Marine Engineering Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB (Maths and Physics) Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths A and Physics B) IB: Year 1 entry: 34-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 36-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6)
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 80%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 11%
- Scotland: 71%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other qualifications: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Engineering Mechanics
- Introduction to Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
- Analysis Tools for Marine Design
- Mathematics 1B
- Mathematics 2B
- Elective Classes
- Hydrostatics & Stability of Marine Vehicles
- Marine Engineering Fundamentals
- Principles of Marine Design & Production
- Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 1
- Engineering Applications for Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
- Mathematics 3B
- Fluid Mechanics in Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
- Professional Development & Marine Business
- Marine Design
- Hydrodynamics, Resistance & Propulsion
- Marine Engineering Systems & Control
- Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 2
- The Marine Environment
- Principles & Application of Marine Machinery
- Business Concepts & International Merchant Shipping
- Seakeeping & Manoeuvring
- Theory & Practice of Marine CFD
- Finite Element Analysis of Marine Structures
- Marine Power & Electrical Systems
- Marine Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Marine Transmission & Propulsion Systems
- Marine Engineering Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,500. The £38,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Naval architecture.
What do graduates of BEng Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at University of Strathclyde 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 Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 204 UCAS points.
Does BEng Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.