Course summary
In this course you’ll combine technical knowledge of maritime engineering subjects with practical industrial applications. This will help you develop the ability to manage complex engineering problems. You’ll focus on the professional responsibilities of engineers, including:
- health and safety
- diversity and inclusion
- cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters
- codes of practice and industry standards specific to the maritime sector
- Naval Architecture
- Marine Engineering
- Subsea and Pipeline
- Offshore Renewables
- You’ll gain knowledge and skills in maritime engineering, equipping you with the tools to meet this demand.
- naval architecture
- marine engineering
- offshore engineering
- subsea and pipeline engineering
- civil engineering
- mechanical engineering
- offshore renewable energy systems
- subsea systems
- marine technology
- maritime structures
- hydrodynamics
- marine propulsion
- energy and environmental performance
- data analytics
Modules
Compulsory modules Fundamentals of Marine Technology (20 credits) Commercial Awareness and Data Analytics (10 credits) Group Project (20 credits) Dissertation (60 credits) Marine Engineering Stream Mechanical Power Transmission Systems (20 credits) Energy and Environmental Performance of Ships at Sea (10 credits) Advanced Marine Propulsion Technology (20 credits) Marine Systems and Digitalisation (20 credits) Naval Architecture Stream Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits) Energy and Environmental Performance of Ships at Sea (10 credits) Advanced Marine Propulsion Technology (20 credits) Experimental and Computational Hydrodynamics (20 credits) Subsea Stream Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits) Dynamics of Offshore Fixed and Floating Foundations (10 credits) Subsea Structural Systems (20 credits) Experimental and Computational Hydrodynamics (20 credits) Offshore Renewables Stream Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (20 credits) Dynamics of Offshore Fixed and Floating Foundations (10 credits) Offshore Renewables Energy Systems (20 credits) Experimental and Computational Hydrodynamics (20 credits) General Stream You'll follow the compulsory modules listed above and take a selection of optional modules totalling 70 credits from those listed above (from the Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Subsea or Offshore Renewables streams) on agreement with the Degree Programme Director.
Assessment method
Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of: Case study Design or creative project Essay Oral examination PC examination Problem-solving exercises Report Research proposal Research paper Written examination Written exercise
Entry requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or an international equivalent, in: earth sciences civil engineering geological science geology geophysics maths physics You must have a maths background. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £13900 | Year 1 |
| International | £30050 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU