Marine Engineering Technology, BEng Hons

Marine engineering is the application of engineering science to floating and submerged vessels and structures. It also involves the knowledge of the statutory requirements, design, construction and operation of systems and equipment that are employed on ships and offshore installations.

The sea provides a means of transport for some 90 per cent of the world's commodities. Marine engineering is a truly international profession. It combines a wide variety of knowledge and skills, and is continually challenged by technical evolution, commercial pressure and social and environmental responsibilities. The marine engineer must have an ability to combine theoretical and practical skills, often working under extreme pressures and adverse conditions.

This programme has been developed to meet the requirements of the marine industry and gives exemptions from parts of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Certificates of Competency.

UCAS code

H350 M BEng/MET

School

Engineering

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

180 UCAS points FROM

EITHER A-levels, that should include a physical science, technology or mathematics subject

OR a National Diploma in engineering at MMP

OR equivalent qualifications.

PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English, mathematics and science) or equivalent qualifications.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, assignments and project work.

Professional recognition

It is the intention to have this programme accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) to meet the full academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

Career options

Currently there is an acute worldwide shortage of suitably trained and qualified marine engineers. Well-paid opportunities exist in the shipping industry as a whole, including in design, construction, operation, repair and maintenance, offshore installations, management, brokering, insurance and the military services. Shore industries, such as port operations, power stations, hospital engineering and food production, also favour the marine-trained engineer.

Year 1

Engineering Science (15 credits)
Engineering Applications (Marine) (15 credits)
Computer Aided Design (Mechanical) (15 credits)
Engineering Foundation Mathematics (15 credits)
Mechanical Principles (15 credits)
Marine Engineering Practice 1 (30 credits)
Materials and Manufacturing (15 credits)

Year 2

Electrical Systems (Marine) (30 credits)
Mathematics for Engineering Systems (15 credits)
Fluid Mechanics (15 credits)
Introduction to Mechatronic Systems (15 credits)
Marine Engineering Practice 2 (30 credits)
Mechanics of Materials (15 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

Marine Engineering Practice 3 (30 credits)
Marine Engineering Management and Business Practice (15 credits)
Individual Project (30 credits)
Thermofluid Applications (15 credits)
Engineering Mechanics and Materials (15 credits)
Group Design and Project Management (15 credits)

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