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BEng (Hons) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Bachelor's degree at Strathclyde
BEng (Hons) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Strathclyde. You'll engage with research methods and professional skills alongside an independent project, preparing you for roles in naval design, marine engineering, and related sectors.
BEng (Hons)
Award
4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
BEng (Hons) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at Strathclyde, based in John Anderson Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Naval architecture graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Architecture, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
9.0
/ 10
Exceptional
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional91
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Engineering Mechanics
Module details
Provides the basic tools for advanced studies in the course. Understanding of classical mechanics including forces, energy, work, momentum and heat, and their application to engineering problems.
- Introduction to Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
Module details
Background of various issues, terminology and concepts related to the course. Covers maritime transportation, basic hydrostatics, shipping, lift and drag forces, marine engineering trends, and ocean/offshore platforms.
Assessment: Class test (25%), design, build and test project (25%), final exam (50%)
- Analysis Tools for Marine Design
Module details
Equips students with fundamental graphical and computational tools for marine design principles. Covers AutoCAD, Rhino, Microsoft Excel, MathCad and Matlab with applications to weight, CG estimation, cross-section calculations, and ship hull analysis.
Assessment: Three coursework assignments
- Mathematics 1B
Module details
Basic mathematical requirements for advanced studies. Covers functions, differentiation, integration and complex numbers.
- Mathematics 2B
Module details
Basic mathematical requirements for advanced studies. Covers calculus, geometry, vectors, matrices and numerical methods.
- Elective ClassesElective20 credits
Module details
One module (20 credit) from any department in the University, subject to schedule availability.
Year 2 7 modules
- Hydrostatics & Stability of Marine Vehicles
Module details
Introduces fundamental principles of naval architecture applied to floating bodies. Covers hydrostatics, stability of marine vehicles, hull forms, flotation, moments of area, numerical integration, longitudinal and transverse stability, inclining experiments, damage stability, and free surface effects.
Assessment: Two class exams (one each semester), two coursework assignments (Semester 1: reflective essay; Semester 2: practical inclining test and calculation report)
- Marine Engineering Fundamentals
Module details
Important principles related to marine engineering systems. Covers fundamentals of thermodynamics, thermal systems, electrical networks, fluid mechanics, ship resistance, similitude, ship resistance prediction methods, ship propulsion and propeller design.
Assessment: Class test (30%), two exams (35% & 35%)
- Principles of Marine Design & Production
Module details
Covers use of naval architecture design software, design modification and analysis, technical drawing creation, report writing, ship construction methods, yard layout, steel production, assembly, erection, outfitting, and commissioning.
Assessment: Coursework in Semester 1 (Maxsurf), coursework in Semester 2 (ship production and shipbuilding), final exam at end of Semester 2
- Analysis & Design of Marine Structures 1
Module details
Develops understanding of structural mechanics applied to ship and offshore structures. Covers force vectors, moments, equilibrium, free-body diagrams, distributed loading, truss systems, stress-strain relationships, bending, torsion, shear force and deflection.
Assessment: Two exams (40% each), two coursework assignments (10% each)
- Engineering Applications for Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
Module details
Introduces engineering philosophy and practice through research, design and manufacturing. Covers project planning, risk assessment, ship hydrostatics, renewable energy, wave energy devices, CAD and CAM software, team working and project planning.
Assessment: Group project designing a wave energy device with design and written reports
- Mathematics 3B
Module details
Continuation of mathematics from Year 1. Covers advanced estimation methods, calculus and differential equations.
- Fluid Mechanics in Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
Module details
Develops fundamentals of fluid mechanics in the context of naval architecture, ocean and marine engineering.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course focuses on the design, construction and operation of ships and offshore structures. You'll move from foundational knowledge in hydrodynamics, materials and marine systems through to advanced design work and specialisations. A course like this typically progresses from core engineering principles in Year 1, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and marine propulsion, to more specialist modules in Years 2 and 3 covering ship design, structural analysis and marine systems. You'll usually undertake design projects throughout, culminating in a major capstone project. Specialisations may include sustainable marine design, digital design tools, and offshore engineering. The course combines theoretical learning with practical design work and laboratory experience.
Who it's for
You are interested in how vessels and marine systems work, comfortable with mathematics and physics, and drawn to the practical challenge of building things that function at sea. You want a structured pathway into engineering that balances theoretical rigour with real-world application. Studying here means engaging with specialist design software, laboratory work, and project-based learning alongside peers pursuing the same technical goals.
Careers & job market
Across Architecture courses nationally, 89% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those in work, 75% are in highly skilled roles. National graduate earnings data for the field show starting salaries of £23,500–£28,000, rising to £20,825–£29,400 after three years and £24,650–£34,800 after five years. Your actual outcome depends on your role, employer and career choices.
University & format
This BEng (Hons) qualification is studied full-time over 4 years at the University of Strathclyde, a public university founded in 1796 and located on the John Anderson Campus in Glasgow. Instruction is in English. The degree is awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body, ensuring national recognition.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 100%.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent60% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 224 - 239 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Strathclyde's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 60% |
| Other | 20% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*+A-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeJH65quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code JH65). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Strathclyde whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
International£30,950 / yr
Provider fee page. Set under Scotland's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at Strathclyde →If you normally live in Scotland
For eligible Scottish-domiciled students at an eligible Scottish provider, SAAS can pay tuition directly. Living-cost support can combine bursary and loan and depends on household income and student circumstances. Students from elsewhere use their home funding body.
Check the current amounts with SAAS →Paying for it
- SAAS tuition payment: paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students, applied for through SAAS.
- Living-cost support: a mix of bursary and loan from SAAS, depending on household income.
- Repayment: only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Scotland runs its own system through SAAS; check saas.gov.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All Strathclyde funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship15% reduction in tuition fees
self-funded, international (non-EU) undergraduate students beginning September 2026
Check eligibility →Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Architecture graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,500 | £30,000 – £35,500 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £32,000 | £24,500 – £35,000 | 55 |
| 5 years after | £38,000 | £30,500 – £45,500 | 55 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
in work or further study 15 months on
65%
in highly skilled work or study
90%
continue past their first year
85%
find their work meaningful
80%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in architecture · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Architecture nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£32,500
£23,500 – £28,000After 3 years LEO
£32,000
£20,825 – £29,400After 5 years LEO
£38,000
£24,650 – £34,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £19,500 – £39,500
National figures for Architecture graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
90 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
80% working10% working and studying0% in further study65% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Architecture courses at the same study level.
This course £38,000Peer median £29,000Middle 50% £27,000–£34,500
85th percentile
Compared with 228 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 55% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 55; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Architecture graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
89%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Architecture courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled89%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Architecture graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Architecture practices
- Property developers
- Local-authority planning
- Construction firms
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Architecture graduates.
Architecture Design Lead EMEANeko HealthArchitecture Director - Data CentresAECOMArchitecture Managing Consultant: Consumer & Manufacturing GrowthAstro Studios, Inc.Architecture Lead on Equipment ManagementAirbusArchitecture - Senior Solutions Architect - IT1Parkdean Resorts UK LimitedArchitecture Managing Consultant, Consumer & ManufacturingPA ConsultingLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold.
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Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.0 out of 10: NSS 90.9% · in work or study 90% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Strathclyde
All students22,225
International18.8%
Aged 25+28.6%
Architecture, building and planning across the UK
Students67,475
Aged 25+33.9%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Architecture right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Strathclyde from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £30,950 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Strathclyde offers the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship (15% reduction in tuition fees) for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Strathclyde and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 224 - 239 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Strathclyde. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Naval architecture graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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