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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: J641

Maritime Engineering

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,000Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the MEng (Hon) Maritime Engineering at University of Southampton. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course was previously known as MEng Ship Science. Maritime Engineering covers the design, construction and testing of the vessels and offshore structures that use the ocean for transport, recreation and the harnessing of marine resources. This integrated masters degree covers the theoretical principles of naval architecture and marine engineering alongside practical laboratories, design modules and projects. International tuition fees are £31,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fluid Mechanics and Hydrodynamics
Ship Design and Naval Architecture
Marine Propulsion Systems
Structural Analysis and Design
Maritime Engineering Mathematics
Ocean Waves and Seakeeping
Advanced Computational Methods
Individual Research Project
UCAS Code:J641
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

AAA including mathematics and either physics, chemistry or further mathematics. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either physics, chemistry or further mathematics (minimum grade A) plus grade A in the EPQ. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Applicants who have not studied the required A-levels can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation, and 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry or Physics We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) offer Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£124,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,500£35,000£39,000
3 years£31,500£34,000£41,500
5 years£37,000£38,000£44,500

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH10-03-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
63%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
60%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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