Bachelor in Beng Marine Engineering Top Up

Tuition fees are 19,200 GBP per year.

Designing for the marine environment requires a sophisticated blend of structural integrity, propulsion efficiency, and intelligent systems management. This one-year BEng (Hons) Marine Technology Top-Up programme is designed for students who have already completed foundational qualifications and are looking to elevate their expertise to a full bachelor's degree level. Based in Plymouth—a city defined by its maritime heritage and proximity to the ocean—the course places you at the intersection of naval architecture and modern engineering innovation.

Specialised Engineering Focus

The programme equips you to tackle the global challenges of maritime engineering, from optimising propulsion systems to implementing sustainable design practices. You will benefit from:

• Hands-on learning within the Babbage Building and the world-class COAST (Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport) laboratory.
• Dedicated pathways, including an optional 'with composites' specialisation, focusing on the design and manufacture of advanced materials for fuel-efficient transport and renewable energy systems.
• Extensive use of industry-standard software for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• A final-year Honours Project that allows you to conduct independent research on a topic of your choosing, bridging the gap between theoretical study and professional practice.

Taught by active researchers and industry-linked professionals, this course is tailored for those who envision themselves leading projects in ship design, renewable energy, or high-performance marine manufacturing.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.