BEng Hons Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
Program Overview
It encompasses a blend of naval architecture fundamentals, marine engineering systems, and advanced design tools. Students have access to cutting-edge facilities and benefit from industry partnerships and support, equipping them for a wide range of careers in the maritime sector.
Program Outline
Outline:
Year 1 & 2
- Engineering Science
- Fundamentals of naval architecture
- Buoyancy and floatation
- Stability
- Ship types
- Terminology
- Resistance and propulsion
- Ship structural analysis
- Ship design
- Marine engineering systems
- Business and management subjects
Year 3 & 4
- Advanced subjects related to the design of conventional ships
- Machinery and systems for ships
- State-of-the-art tools for analyzing water flow, stresses, and behavior of ships in waves
- Design of machinery, power, electrical systems, transmission, and propulsion systems
- Refrigeration and heating systems
- Specialized individual project
Assessment:
- Class tests
- Design, build, and test projects
- Final exams
- Coursework assignments
- Presentations
- Laboratory reports
Teaching:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Laboratory and group design classes
- Field trips
- Guest lectures
- Weekly seminars with industry leaders
Careers:
- Naval Architect
- Junior Naval Architect
- Ship Surveyor
- Marine Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Defense
- Marine Designers
- Oil and Gas
- Ship classification
- Technical Services
- Engineering consulting
Other:
- Students have access to:
- Catalina - departmental racing yacht
- Largest ship model experiment tank in any UK university
- Towing/wave tank
- Marine engine laboratory
- Cutting-edge computer facilities
- Industry-standard software
- Students are supported in various competitions and awards
- The Orchid program provides mentoring for students
Scotland £1,820 Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council. England, Wales & Northern Ireland £9,250 Assuming no change in fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study in 2024/25, this is capped at £27,750 (with the exception of the MPharm and integrated Masters programmes), MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply. International £26,700
