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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: 21B6

Yacht Design and Production

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,081Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Yacht Design and Production at Southampton, Solent University. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Solent’s internationally-recognised yacht and powercraft design course focuses on small craft technology, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and design practice, delivering essential engineering theory and design skills. Previous students have benefitted from attending guest lectures by speakers from key industry organisations such as the Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA), Nigel Gee BMT, Babcock Engineering, Gurit, Sunseeker, Rob Humphries Design and Norbert Sedlacek (Open 60 skipper). To help build their professional network, students are encouraged to attend local boat shows, including ... International tuition fees are £19,081 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Principles of Naval Architecture
Small Craft Hydrodynamics
Computer-Aided Design for Marine Vessels
Yacht Design Practice and Methodology
Materials and Production Technology
Marine Engineering Systems
Structural Analysis and Design
Final Year Design Project
UCAS Code:21B6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 - 31 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,081

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,243

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£32,000
3 years£18,500£25,000£31,500
5 years£23,500£31,500£39,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
63%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

5 Scholarships Available

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Solent 20th Anniversary Study Award

Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Solent Sanctuary Scholarship

Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
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Merit

Students of Colour Scholarship

Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Parents bursary

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  • Open to your course
Need-based

Utilities Bursary

Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Southampton, Solent University

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