Marine Technology MEng (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Marine Technology MEng (Hons) and other courses in Maritime Technology at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Maritime Technology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Maritime Technology courses of Plymouth University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Maritime Technology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Maritime Technology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £27500 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £34000 | £22500 - £35000 | £24000 - £40500 |
All Maritime Technology courses of Plymouth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Maritime Technology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £31231 | £32685 | £37467 |
25-75 percentile range | £27923 - £34231 | £23310 - £40790 | £27450 - £45806 |
All Maritime Technology courses in the UK
Course Description
Are you captivated by the technical side of the marine environment? Our 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. You will develop skills in the fundamentals of engineering as well as in marine engineering and naval architecture. Our students use laboratory sessions to reinforce learning and are taught by enthusiastic staff with strong industry links.
Our accredited MEng Marine Technology is designed to start your journey to becoming a qualified professional marine engineer. Our engineering courses rely strongly on practical work and you will develop your design skills throughout the course. We offer the opportunity to undertake a paid placement year to help consolidate and develop your engineering knowledge and many students receive job offers as a result of their time in industry.
- 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 When our new engineering and design facility is launched, students in engineering, science and the arts will have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories.
- 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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Maritime Technology courses of Plymouth University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Marine Technology MEng (Hons) at Plymouth University
60% | |
10% | Media Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
0% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Maritime Technology
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Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
- year 4
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #35
- #834
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Marine Technology MEng (Hons) | Plymouth University | 59% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 139 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering MEng | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £26700 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Marine Technology MEng (Hons) | Plymouth University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Plymouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023