Marine Engineering

University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, Glasgow

University Rank:#251

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Duration12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 40,680 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Marine Engineering

About

Study with us

enables graduate engineers or those from related disciplines to specialise in, or convert to, marine engineering
enhance your teamwork and communication skills with group project work
being led by key experts and academics, work in groups to solve real marine engineering problems of today and the future

Why this course?

Marine engineering involves the systems and equipment on board marine vehicles including:

design
construction
installation
support

There’s a particular emphasis on propulsion and control systems.

High efficiency and low environmental impact of marine engines are the key factors in assuring economical operation and environmental protection in maritime transportation. This has important implications for both economic success and environmental impact.

The Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (NAOME), a leading institution in Scotland, offers excellent teaching and research facilities in naval architecture, ocean and marine engineering, which expands your career opportunities in naval architecture, marine, offshore oil and gas industry.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements	Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application.

Undergraduate

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyya/Thanawiya General School Certificate are eligible for entry via a foundation programme from the ISC. Students that have studied an International Qualification such as A Levels, IB Diploma, French Bac or the American High School system should check the relevant country.

Postgraduate

A good degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution is acceptable for postgraduate study at Strathclyde. Our applications are judged on a case-by-case basis and can vary depending on the course. As a guide, we normally consider a GPA of 2.8 out of 4 and 3.8 out of 5.

English Program Requirements

We accept a number of English language tests as proof of proficiency in English. IELTS is the most widely available. Information on this can be found on the British Council Website.

Our current standard requirements are:

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate only): IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Some degree programmes have different English language requirements to the above so please check each individual course page for details.

Other English language tests may be acceptable and you can find these here:

Recognised English language qualifications for pre-sessional and degree entry

If you have a qualification not listed, you should contact our Recruitment & International Office for advice.

Career

Careers

As a graduate you’ll be prepared for a wide range of challenging and rewarding careers in the marine and related industries.

These include:

marine engineering machinery & system design
surveying
technical superintendence
project management
safety management
support services
classification societies
consultancy services

Glasgow is Scotland's biggest & most cosmopolitan city

Our campus is based right in the very heart of Glasgow. We're in the city centre, next to the Merchant City, both of which are great locations for sightseeing, shopping and socialising alongside your studies.

Life in Glasgow

Fee Information

Fees & funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.

Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

Annual revision of fees

Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

Tuition Fee

40,680 / year

Marine Engineering

University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, Glasgow

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