University of Strathclyde
Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles BEng (Hons)
University of Strathclyde

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles BEng (Hons) and other courses in Naval Architecture at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Naval Architecture.

Overall student satisfaction
87 /100
35 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH10

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Naval Architecture 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
Median salary £29000 £31000 £36000
25-75 percentile range £26500 - £33000 £26500 - £37000 £29500 - £42500


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH10

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28000 £32706 £37842
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £32500 £26794 - £38735 £30000 - £44289

Course Description

Marine vehicles use advanced materials and technology to become lighter, faster, greener and safer.

Why Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles at Strathclyde?

Ranked 1st in Europe and 3rd in the world for Marine/ Ocean Engineering (Shanghai Ranking's Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022).

Learn to design, build and operate marine vehicles

Benefit from sponsorship and scholarship opportunities

Access facilities such as our towing/wave tank, engine lab, virtual reality lab and full mission ship bridge simulator.

Our students can train to use the department’s 33-foot racing yacht.

International work placement opportunities

Professional accreditation by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.

Your Career

Employers of recent graduates include Aker Solutions Ltd, Babcock, BMT Defence Services, BP, GL Noble Denton and Lloyd’s Register.

Recent graduate roles include:

Yacht Designer, Naval Architect, High-Speed Craft Designer, Fleet in Operation Surveyor, Trainee Auditor, Graduate Engineer in Offshore Wind CTVs

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles BEng (Hons) at University of Strathclyde

75% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Naval Architecture

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles, BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles BEng (Hons)

Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £26700 year 1
International £26700 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.

Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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:

August 1, 2026

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)

UCAS application code:

H520

University Rankings

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Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #2 
    • #219 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

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About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.

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Where is this programme taught

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FAQ about Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles BEng (Hons) University of Strathclyde

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £29000 15 months after graduation, £31000 3 years after graduation and £36000 after graduation.

  • Quality and Regulatory Professionals (75%), Administrative occupations (5%), Media Professionals (5%), Administrative occupations (5%)

  • 35 graduates rated the course 87. This means that 87% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Strathclyde.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 221 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Architecture students in the UK.