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Marine Engineering

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Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level Five

Overview

What's it all about?

Are you interested in science and technology, in the marine and offshore engineering industry? As a marine engineer you will need to be responsible, safety conscious and a good team worker. We will teach you these crucial skills as well as giving you an understanding of design concepts and engineering principles, along with managerial techniques required to be employed in this lucrative industry.

Through a blend of lectures, scientific experiments and work-based training, you'll develop considerable practical engineering knowledge through studies of everything from Naval architecture to fluids, and specialist knowledge in topics from thermodynamics to ship propulsion.

Progression

On successful completion you may progress to:

the final year of the BSc (Hons) Marine and Composite Technology degree at Plymouth University
employment in the industry.

Details

UCAS Code

J602

What does the course involve?

Interpret engineering problems and design a solution.

This course aims to improve your communication skills using graphical, written, visual and oral methods, and will enable confident use of specialist software packages.

The course includes the following modules:

business management techniques
analytical methods for engineers
engineering science/design
naval architecture
health, safety and risk assessment
plant and process principles
mechanical principles
naval architecture
engineering materials
computer-aided design (CAD) techniques
digital and analogue devices and circuits
planning and scheduling
thermodynamics
marine propulsion systems
instrumentation and control.

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from those who have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including maths and science, and one or more of the following:

120 UCAS tariff points
a BTEC national certificate or diploma in a related subject
a 14-19 advanced diploma
an advanced Apprenticeship
an NVQ level 3 in a related subject including level 3 mathematics
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Are there any exams?

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.

Duration

Two years

When can I study?

Various days and times during the day, plus an evening class

Business Benefits

Educate marine engineering students to be competent engineers, promote an active interest in marine engineering and encourage students to respond to changes and developments within their profession. It will also provide knowledge and understanding of current theories and developments in marine engineering.

Facts and Fees

Apply via UCAS

Full-time

Start Date:

September

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Ancillary course costs (a contribution towards the materials you will be supplied with ie books and equipment):

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

UF2794

Please Note:

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" (if additional courses are taken), and "full-time" courses may become "part-time" to suit your requirements.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2012 / 13 (August 2012 - July 2013). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2013 / 14.

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