University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: J612 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
120 to 136 UCAS points, including A Level Grade C in Mathematics and Grade C in a second relevant subject: Applied ICT / Applied Science / Applied Business / Biology / Business Studies / Chemistry / Computing / Computer Science / DT (Product Design Resistant Materials) / DT (Systems & Control Technology) / Product Design / Economics / Economics & Business / Electronics / Engineering / Environmental Science / Further Maths / Use of Maths / Pure Maths / ICT / Physics / Statistics.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
Considered in combination.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 to 34 points overall, to include 5 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
120 to 136 UCAS points, including H4 in Maths and H4 in a second relevant subject. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
120 to 136 UCAS points, including Grade C in Advanced Higher Maths and Grade C in a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
UCAS Tariff
120 to 136 UCAS points Including A Level Grade C in Mathematics and Grade C in a second relevant subject: Applied ICT / Applied Science / Applied Business / Biology / Business Studies / Chemistry / Computing / Computer Science / DT (Product Design Resistant Materials) / DT (Systems & Control Technology) / Product Design / Economics / Economics & Business / Electronics / Engineering / Environmental Science / Further Maths / Use of Maths / Pure Maths / ICT / Physics / Statistics.
Considered in combination.
About this course
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Start your journey to becoming a qualified professional marine engineer with this four year integrated masters. Marine technologists are engineers focused on engineering for life at sea. As problem solvers, engineers design, create and use tools in every industry from nanotech to agritech. Develop skills in the fundamentals of engineering, marine engineering and naval architecture, and use laboratory sessions, taught by enthusiastic staff with strong industry links, to reinforce your learning.
* **Optional 'with composites' pathway available.** In year 4, you have the option to choose a specialist 'with composites' pathway, which allows you to study the design and manufacture of specialist materials. Should you wish to choose this route, ‘with composites’ will appear as a named specialism on your degree certificate to acknowledge your specialism in this area.
* **Take your studies a step further.** This four year integrated masters programme takes your learning and expertise development all the way to masters level.
* **Make use of cutting-edge facilities.** Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.
* **Join the upper ranks.** In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking, we are eighth out of 50, and the highest ranked UK university, for Marine/Ocean Engineering.
* **Open the door to a successful future.** With starting salaries from £23,000, our graduates have gone on to work for Hoare Lea, Babcock Marine, Becton Dickinson, e2v, Edwards, the Shaw Group and the Ministry of Defence.
* **Define yourself with an IMechE accredited degree.** The course has been designed to fully satisfy the educational base for Chartered Engineer (CEng).
* **Be flexible.** Our combined first year allows you to switch to mechanical engineering or civil engineering in line with your career ambitions.
* **Be unique.** Our courses are the only ones in the country to have a named 'with composites' pathway; choosing this will allow you to stand out in the job market.
* **Learn hands-on** with the latest industry-standard software, laboratory sessions and practical classes.
* **Put learning into practice** by taking a paid year in industry - many of our students receive job offers or sponsorship as a result of their placements.
* **Go on to thrive** in sectors as diverse as vessel design, naval architecture, ship safety, propeller design and manufacturing or engine energy efficiency.
Modules
In the first year of your marine technology course, you will study alongside other engineering students to learn about the fundamental principles underpinning the subjects studied throughout the course. You will develop your mathematical skills and study engineering materials, structural mechanics and fluid mechanics. You will learn about generic design processes and computer-aided design, and work in a team to undertake a real-world design challenge. Laboratory sessions will form an important part of your learning.
The second year introduces you to naval architecture and control systems engineering while further developing your thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mathematics and design skills. These subjects are explored in lectures, in laboratory sessions and workshops. At this point, you can opt in to the 'with composites' pathway.The placements module will develop your professional and transferable skills for the workplace and support you in finding an appropriate placement.
By taking the opportunity to spend an optional year in paid employment whilst still a student engineer, you will obtain recordable professional experience, build a network of industry contacts and often obtain offers of summer work, sponsorship or employment on graduation. Our placements team will support you in finding a placement, and we have an extensive network of employers across all sectors.
In your third year, you will deepen your understanding of naval architecture and marine engineering. You will also focus your specialism choosing to further your understanding of computer aided engineering tools and systems design or choosing to study the theoretical and practical aspects of composites engineering on the 'with composites' pathway. Your dissertation project enables you to research the topics that interest you and will allow you to bring together all you have learnt so far.
The core subjects of design and naval architecture are taken to an advanced level in the MEng year. You will have the opportunity to choose modules to complement your specialism, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career plans.
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website
Assessment methods
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly
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University of Plymouth
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
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