BEng (Hons) Marine Technology

The BEng (Hons) Marine Technology course offered by Plymouth University is an industry-focused degree designed to provide students with a professional and personal development pathway inside the world of maritime engineering. With this course, students will gain comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills on marine navigation equipment, vessel design, propulsion machinery, and marine renewable energy. Course Content: The degree course integrates a variety of aspects in marine technology, including maritime design, and marine renewable energy. It offers a sophisticated curriculum that blends rigorous academic study with practical learning experiences, enabling students to gain practical experience in modern laboratory and fieldwork techniques, utilising state-of-the-art facilities and software tools.Key Modules: Core modules include Mathematics for Engineers, Mechanical Principles, Introductory Marine Engineering, Thermofluids, and Naval Architecture. Optional modules available allow students to delve deeper into areas of their interest and include Offshore Engineering and Marine Renewable Energy, Ship Resistance and Propulsion, and Marine Systems Identification, Monitoring and Control.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Engineering Council. By achieving an accredited degree, students are deemed to have met part or all of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.Future Careers: Graduates have moved into a range of careers in the maritime sector, including marine engineering, naval design, ship surveying, and marine consultancy. There are also career opportunities in marine regulation, offshore renewables and resource industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.