BEng (Hons) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY - UNITED KINGDOM

Duration - 3 Years + 6 Months Internship

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The B.Eng. Hons in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is a multidisciplinary journey that blends classical mechanical engineering with specialized maritime science.

· Naval Architecture focuses on the “art and geometry” of the vessel—its hull form, stability, buoyancy, and how it moves through waves.

· Marine Engineering focuses on the “heart and lungs” of the vessel—the power plants, propulsion systems, electrical grids, and mechanical systems that bring the ship to life.

The curriculum is structured to move from foundational engineering science in Year 1 to complex, system-level design and industrial application by your final year. With a heavy emphasis on Materials, Hydrodynamics, and Structural Integrity, this program ensures you can create vessels that are not only efficient but can withstand the harshest environments on Earth.

KEY FEATURES

  • Integrated Design Approach: Unlike general engineering, this program teaches you to view a ship as a "floating city," requiring the integration of power, housing, and navigation within a single hull.
  • Specialized Composites Pathway: With optional modules in Composites Design and Manufacture, you gain expertise in lightweight, high-strength materials — a critical skill for the modern yacht and aerospace industries.
  • Industrial Immersion: A dedicated 6-month Industrial Training period and a Mechanical Engineering Related Placement ensure you graduate with "sea legs," having applied your classroom theory to real-world shipyard or design office challenges.
  • Advanced Simulation Tools: You will master Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and specialized marine software to predict ship behavior, fuel efficiency, and structural stress before a single piece of steel is cut.
  • Honours Research Project: The final year allows you to deep-dive into a niche area of interest, such as Intelligent Systems or Green Propulsion, proving your expertise to future employers.

AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

  • To provide a strong engineering foundation applied to marine and naval architecture systems.
  • To develop analytical, design, and problem-solving skills in ship engineering and offshore systems.
  • To equip students with knowledge in sustainable maritime technologies and energy-efficient ship design.
  • To enhance employability through industrial exposure and practical marine training.
  • To support lifelong learning and professional development in the maritime sector.
  • To produce graduates capable of contributing to modern shipping and offshore engineering solutions.

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

Year 1

  • Stage 1 Mechanical Placement Preparation
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Mechanics and Structures
  • Engineering Materials
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Practice and Experimental Techniques

Year 2

  • Stage 2 Mechanical Placement Preparation
  • Engineering Mathematics and Control
  • Naval Architecture 1
  • Marine Engineering Design & Commercialization
  • Materials & Structural Integrity
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Thermo-Fluids
  • Placement Year
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Placement

Year 3

  • Marine Engineering
  • Naval Architecture 2
  • Engineering Honours Project
  • Elective/Optional Modules
  • Control and Intelligent Systems Design
  • Composites Design and Manufacture
  • Composites Engineering
  • Computer Aided Engineering

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Three Passes in Physical Science, Biological Science or Technology streams in a single sitting, at one of the following examinations or equivalent foreign qualifications is the minimum entry requirement.

  • G.C.E. Advanced Level examination conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.
  • G.C.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexcel, UK (London A/L).
  • International Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexcel, UK.
  • G.S.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Cambridge International Examination, UK

      OR

  • Completion of NSBM Foundation programme. (Should have a minimum credit pass for Mathematics and Science in G.C.E. Ordinary level exam)
COURSE FEE
  • Year 1 - 1,200,000 LKR
  • Year 2 - 700,000 LKR
  • Year 3 - 700,000 LKR
  • Registration Fee - 10,000 LKR
  • Library Fee - 5,000 LKR
Three Years (Full Time)
2,600,000 LKR
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COURSE FEE

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

  • Design & Consultancy — Naval Architect, Ship Designer, Yacht Designer, Structural Engineer
  • Shipbuilding & Repair — Production Manager, Yard Engineer, Marine Surveyor, Quality Control Engineer
  • Energy & Offshore — Offshore Platform Designer, Subsea Engineer, Renewable Energy Consultant (Wind/Wave/Tidal)
  • Government & Defense — Naval Engineer (Navy/MOD), Vessel Safety Inspector, Classification Society Surveyor (e.g., Lloyd’s Register)
  • Operations & Research — Fleet Manager, Marine Systems Researcher, Technical Superintendent