Marine Technology

with Naval
Architecture
BEng Honours

UCAS code H502 www.ncl.ac.uk/ug/H502

3 Years Printed from the web page above on 14/12/2015

Marine Technology
with Naval
Architecture
BEng Honours
UCAS code H502
3 Years
Naval Architecture considers all aspects of the
ships design, from where to store the cargo to
how to make the ship strong enough to survive
very tough conditions at sea.
Our professionally accredited three-yearNaval
Architecture BEng Honoursdegreefocuses on
the engineering behind the design, structure,
operation and management of ships and other
marine vehicles.
You'll take specialisttopics such as stability
resistance and propulsion, marine structures
and offshore mechanics.
You benefit from hands-on experience with our
experimental facilities, including a
model-testing tank, extensive computing
facilities and the largest commercial propeller
test tunnel in the country.
Professional accreditation
Accreditations
This degree is accredited by the following organisations,
providingindustry-wide recognition of the quality of your
qualification:
the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and
Technology (IMarEST)
the Royal Institution of Naval Architects
the Engineering Council
BEng or MEng?
Both our BEng and MEng degrees provide a pathway to
becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This is one of
the most recognised international engineering
qualifications
Our Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees are
considered a more direct route to becoming chartered as
they completely satisfy the academic requirements to
achieve this professional qualification. You do not
undertake any further study on the route to chartered
status.
Our three-year BEng degrees can also lead to Chartered
Engineer status later in your career, though you will need
to undertake a further period of study, for example an
accredited or approved Masters degree, or appropriate
further learning to Masters level. A BEng is also suitable
for international students who dont need British
Chartered Engineer status
Find out more
Find out more about the benefits of becoming a
Chartered Engineer on theEngineering Councils
website.
What you will study
Flexible degree structure
All of our marine technology students study the same
programme for the first year.
Transfer between any of our marine technology degrees
is possible up to the beginning of Stage 2
You must achieve the appropriate academic standard to
transfer from a BEng to an MEng degree.
Core curriculum
One of our strengths is that we teach engineering in a
marine context right from the start through specialist topics
such as:
marine informatics
marine production management
materials in the marine environment
marine mechanics and statistics
To ensure you have a firm foundation in engineering
principles we cover topics in core subjects including:
mechanics
thermodynamics
mathematics
fluid mechanics
Core modules in Stage 2 and beyond are also shared by all
of our Marine Technology students, building on your
acquired skills and knowledge in areas such as:
marine structures
naval architecture
hydrodynamics
marine systems
Specialist modules
In Stages 3 and 4 you study further modules specific to
the degree specialisation you have chosen
See the Modules section for details
Facilities and support
At Newcastle, you will join a vibrant, global community of
staff and students in the School of Marine Science and
Technology.
You will benefit from networking opportunities through the
local joint branch ofNaval Architectsand theIMarEST,
which is hosted in the School.
Facilities
A new 1mResearch Vessel, The Princess Royal
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 The only operationalcavitation tunnelin the UK, used for
testing models of ship propellers and other propulsion
devices, submarine vehicles and the immersed parts of
other marine structures
37-metretowing tankfor ship model experiments,
conveniently located within the School
Combined wind, wave and current tankfor complex
modelling of the full marine environment
Hydrodynamics laboratory with wave-making and
electronic recording equipment
Engineering laboratories, which include facilities to test
diesel engines
Dedicated computer cluster running specialist marine
design software
Specialist technical library and archive
Support
Personal tutor throughout your degree an academic
member of staff who can help with academic and
personal issues
Peer mentor in your first year a fellow student who can
help you settle in and answer any questions you have
Social activities
Student-run society, WETSOC, organising social
activities, trips abroad, visits from employers and trips to
conferences around the country
Summer vacation trips, including visits to our marine
campus in Singapore
Defence Technical Undergraduate
Scheme (DTUS)
This degree is approved by the Defence Technical
Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS) for entry to all technical
corps.
DTUS is a Ministry of Defence sponsorship
programme.
It is for students who, when they graduate, want to become
a technical officer in:
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
Contact hours will be a combination of lectures, seminars
from invited speakers in industry and academia, and
practical work.
We recognise the importance of first-hand experience
and organise a variety of visits during your studies.
This ensures that you see the application of marine
technology in a range of organisations, including local
and national marine production facilities, offshore rigs
and platform-building sites.
Assessment methods
We use a variety of assessment methods including
examinations and coursework.
Find out more
Teaching and assessment methods may vary from
module to module. More information about each module
can be found in the Modules section
Visit ourTeaching and Learningpages to read about the
outstanding learning experience available to all students
at Newcastle University
Find out more:
Visit us
Request a prospectus
Take a virtual tour
Watch a video about Newcastle University
Enquire online
Telephone (Student Services): +44 (0) 191 208 3333
Apply

the Royal Navy

British Army
RAF
Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG)
Newcastle is one of only 10 UK universities taking part in
DTUS. Find out more on the Armed Forces pageon our
website.

Singapore Study Option (International The Students' Union has many social spaces.
Students)
Working with the Singapore Institute of Technology,
Newcastle University also offers a full-timeBEngHonours
degree in Naval Architecture inSingapore. Find out moreon
the School of Marine Science and Technology's website.

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Modules
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for
an academic year and you need to complete modules
totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Please be aware that programme modules do change and
therefore may differ for your year of entry.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
EEE1007 Electrical Engineering I (For MAR)
ENG1001 Engineering Mathematics I
MAR1002 Marine Statistics
MAR1009 Marine Mechanics
MAR1010 Marine Engineering I
MAR1011 Applications of Engineering
MAR1012 Naval Architecture
MAR1014 Introduction to Marine Production
MAR1015 Materials in the Marine Environment
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
ENG2001 Accounting, Finance and Law for Engineers
ENG2008 Analytical Methods in Marine Technology
EEE2010 Electrical Engineering II
MAR2017 Further Naval Architecture
MAR2018 Marine Engineering II
MAR2019 Ship Hydrodynamics
MAR2020 Applications of Engineering II
MAR2021 Marine Structures I
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
MAR3021 Marine Transport Business
MAR3027 Future Marine Projects
MAR3034 Ship Design
MAR3039 Marine Structures II
MAR3040 Further Ship Hydrodynamics
MAR3047 Marine Production Business
MAR3044 Project and Report in Naval Architecture
Entry Requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our
additional entry requirements pages to find out which other
qualifications are considered.
A Levels
AAB-ABB including Mathematics and preferably Physics
and/or Chemistry but excluding General Studies and Critical
Thinking. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum
grade B) required if not offered at A or AS level.
If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science
qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation
Year information below.
Scottish Qualifications
AAB-ABB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and
preferably Physics. Physics or Chemistry required at Higher
Grade B if not offered at Advanced Higher.
If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science
qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation
Year information below.
Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
International Baccalaureate
34-35 points with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level
grade 5 or above.
If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science
qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation
Year information below.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Candidates will normally only be considered for foundation
year entry. Applications will be considered on an individual
basis.
Access Qualifications
At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3
credits at Merit to include 15 level 3 credits in mathematics
(including differential and integral calculus) and 30 credits in
engineering and science subjects. Grade B in GCSE
Physics if not offered at a higher level.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC
National Diploma)
Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry
only. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for
specific entrance requirements.
Cambridge Pre-U
D3,D3,M2-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including
Mathematics and preferably Physics and/or Chemistry.
GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B)
required if not offered at a higher level.
If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science
qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation
Year information below.
PARTNERS - A Levels
BBB including Mathematics and preferably Physics and/or
Chemistry but excluding General Studies and Critical
Thinking. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum
grade B) required if not offered at A or AS level.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys
supported entry route for students from identified schools
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and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS
Programme.
If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science
qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation
Year information below.
PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
(formerly BTEC National Diploma)
Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry
only. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for
specific entrance requirements.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys
supported entry route for students from identified schools
and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS
Programme.
Foundation Year
If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science
qualifications for direct entry, you can take a Marine
Technology Foundation Year:
Marine Technology with Foundation Year BEng Honours
(J615)
Marine Technology with Foundation Year MEng Honours
(J616)
This will provide you with the knowledge you need to
progress to one of our three- or four-year Marine
Technology degrees.
International Foundation Programmes
If you are an international student and youdo not meet the
academic and English languagerequirements
specified above, you should consider a preparation course
atINTO Newcastle University,which will help to prepare you
for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University
is based onthe University campus and offers a range of
courses including theInternational Foundation in Physical
Sciences and Engineering.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English require
aminimum score of IELTS 6.0 orequivalent.
If you need help to meet our English Language
requirements, we can provide support withextra tuition.
Read more aboutUK visasand immigration requirements.
Undergraduate Admissions Policy
Newcastle University Admissions Policy for 2016 Entry
(PDF: 109 KB)
See further Newcastle University Admissions Policies.
Marine Technology careers
The marine technology sector is currently thriving worldwide
and in many areas there are acute shortages of skilled
personnel.
There is a steady demand for highly-qualified marine
experts, in UK-based and multinational companies,
including:
marine engineers
naval architects
experts in computer-aided design
engineering specialists
production specialists and managers
surveyors
research and policy development
With a marine technology degree from Newcastle University
you are excellently placed to develop your career in an
exciting direction, either within the marine industry, or in
other disciplines such as mechanical engineering, finance
and management. A number of our students also go on to
postgraduate study to pursue research into new
technologies.
A large proportion of Marine Technology graduates find
employment in:
the ship and offshore construction industry
shipping and offshore companies
government departments
classification societies
regulatory agencies and consultancy firms
The development of deep-water oil and gas recovery has
increased demand for engineers specialising in the design
and operation of offshore vessels and processing plants.
Offshore renewable energy generation is also an emerging
specialisation.
Each year an increasing number of our graduates also enter
careers in the design and manufacture of yachts, luxury
cruisers and high-speed passenger craft.
We organise a marine careers fair every year, attracting
large graduate recruiters, alongside smaller engineering
companies, including:
Lloyds Register
Babcock
BP
BAE Systems
the Royal Navy
Visit our dedicated website
www.onshoreandatsea.wordpress.com for information
on work placements and graduate opportunities.
Find out more about the career options for
graduatesfromProspects: The UK's Official Careers
Website.
Careers and employability at
Newcastle
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best
records for graduate employment in the UK.
94.1% of our 2014 UK/EU graduates progressed to
employment or further study within six months of
graduating.
More than three quarters (77%) of our graduates who
entered employment achieved a graduate-level position.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all
students through an initiative called ncl+ which enables you
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to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and Scholarships and Financial Support
to give you the edge in the employment market after you
(International students)
graduate.
Also, you may be eligible for an International
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship (IUMS) or an
best in the country, and we have strong links with
International Family Discount (IFD).
employers.

Finance

Tuition Fees (UK and EU students)

2016 entry:
9,000per year
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relating to Newcastle University.
Please note that the tuition fee amount you will pay may
increase slightly year on year in line with inflation and
subject to government regulations.

Tuition Fees (International students) Our multi-award-winning Library has a wealth of study
resources.
2016 entry:
17,080per year
You will be charged tuition fees for each year of your
degree programme (unless you are on a shorter
exchange programme).
If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad as
part of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for that
year.
Please note that the tuition fee amount you will pay may
increase slightly year on year as a result of inflation.
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relating to Newcastle University.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UK and EU

students)
You may be eligible for one of a range of Newcastle
University Scholarships in addition to government financial
support.
Newcastle University Scholarships
Government financial support
School of Marine Science and TechnologyScholarships

Scholarships and Financial Support

(International students)
Find out more about the scholarships available in
theSchool of Marine Science and Technology.

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