Course summary
Launch your marine engineering career with this four-year integrated masters. Gain expertise in engineering, naval architecture, and marine technology, reinforced by hands-on lab sessions and industry links. Take your studies a step further This four year integrated masters programme takes your learning and expertise development all the way to masters level. High-spec industry facilities You’ll learn to use all the latest specialist equipment in our innovative engineering facilities, from our COAST lab to STEAM labs, so you graduate with sought-after knowledge and experience. Specialist pathway We are the only University in the country to offer an optional 'with composites' pathway. This pathway lets you specialise in designing and manufacturing advanced materials, allowing you to stand out in the job market. This course is for you if...
- you want to take your studies further to achieve a masters degree
- you're fascinated by the technical aspects of the marine environment and aspire to engineer solutions for life at sea
- you're eager to gain hands-on experience and industry exposure during your studies
- you're aiming for a professionally accredited degree that paves the way to becoming an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
Modules
Year 1 Get ready for an exciting start to your career. Our "learning by doing" ethos is at the heart of our teaching approach. You will join forces with fellow engineering students in our unique, purpose-built laboratories to experience the fascinating world of engineering materials, structures and thermo-fluid mechanics. Alongside this hands-on approach, you will develop insight into the underpinning engineering science and mathematics that govern how the real world behaves. By the end of this year, you will have developed confidence in core IT and computer aided design skills, and used your imagination and creativity to resolve real-world engineering challenges. Year 2 In your second year, specialist subjects like control systems engineering and quality management are introduced, while continuing to enhance your proficiency in the core engineering sciences. To support this, you will learn to apply powerful mathematical and computational tools to analyse, enhance and optimise engineering systems. The design-to-manufacture process is explored in depth using digitally-controlled machine tools to make prototype parts. In parallel, an extensive programme of career development support will supercharge your professional and transferable skills in readiness for the workplace; helping you to find the perfect placement. Optional placement year The optional placement year is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career as a professional engineer by working in a commercial engineering team. The placement gives you invaluable experience beyond the classroom environment, developing skills crucial to your future employment. The whole world awaits: our students find opportunities in a diverse range of sectors including boat builders, defence companies, luxury yacht makers and offshore renewables. Placement often results in an offer of graduate employment. Year 3 The most significant element of this year is your dissertation project where you will apply all the skills and knowledge that you have learned to explore a topic that you find truly fascinating. The project is a hands-on research challenge allowing you to develop deeper insight and knowledge into an area that aligns to your careers aspirations. Take ownership of your learning by selecting your preferred pathway: either deepening your understanding of control systems engineering and design practice, or learning the theoretical and practical aspects of composites engineering on our unique 'with composites' pathway. Final year In your final year, take your engineering skills to the next level through advanced, real-world applications. You will work through design and prototyping projects for marine engineering and offshore renewable energy applications to give you the skills to enact the world's transition to cleaner, more innovative and more sustainable engineering systems. Our pathway options allow you to hone your skills in modelling and characterisation of composite materials or to dive deeper into industry-standard computer modelling and simulation tools. This is where engineering theory meets industry-focused innovation - fuelling your transition from student to impactful professional. For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
Assessment method
For up to date details, please refer to our website.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 4
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Please contact the institution directly
International applicants
The University of Plymouth has a dedicated Student Immigration Advice (SIA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied through UCAS, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths)
Maths and English GCSE at Grade C/4 are required
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA
