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Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering

Course details
  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University of Strathclyde

Course summary

Ocean Engineering deals with structures and systems related to ocean resources, including oil and gas, and renewable energy.

Why Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering at Strathclyde?
Ranked 1st in Europe and 3rd in the world for Marine/ Ocean Engineering (Shanghai Ranking's Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022).
Access facilities such as our towing/wave tank, engine lab, virtual reality lab and full mission ship bridge simulator.
Train to use the Department’s 33-foot racing yacht.
Benefit from international work placement opportunities.
Sponsorship and scholarship opportunities.
Study topics such as subsea engineering, risk management and reliability analysis.
Professional accreditation by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.

Your Career
With skills including analytical, numeracy and problem-solving, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering graduates are suited to a wide range of career opportunities.

Recent graduate roles include:
Ocean Engineer, Subsea Engineer, Marine Surveyor, Offshore Renewables Engineer, Pipeline Engineer, Structural Engineer

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H512
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

ABB - BBB
Maths, Physics; Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths A and Physics B).

Scottish Higher

AAAB - AABBB
Maths and Physics, or Engineering Science at grades AB/BA; Advanced Highers: Maths and Physics recommended.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34 - 32 points
Year 1 Entry: Maths HL5, Physics HL5; Year 2 entry: 36-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6)

Scottish HNC

Pass
Year 1 entry: pass a relevant HNC, A in Graded Unit; Year 2 entry: pass a relevant HND, AA in Graded Units

Scottish HND

Pass
Year 2 entry: pass a relevant HND, AA in Graded Units

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BBBB

Maths and Physics/Engineering Science

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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