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Description
Our professionally accredited three-year Small Craft Technology BEng Honours degree covers aspects of design and operation of small craft including yachts, leisure craft and high speed craft such as catamarans.
In the early Stages of your degree you study a range of topics including ships' internal systems and the design, production and operation of ships.
In your final year, you specialise in small craft technology, with modules in small craft design, small craft powering and marine structures.
The degree responds to the fast growth in this industry and encompasses naval architecture, marine dynamics, propulsion and materials science.
Quality and ranking
The quality of the marine technology study experience at Newcastle is recognised with an overall student satisfaction score of 100% in the 2013 National Student Survey.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 15490 Year (Non-EEA)
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- EEE1007 Electrical Engineering I (For MAR)
- ENG1001 Engineering Mathematics I
- MAR1001 Marine Engineering Practice I
- MAR1002 Marine Statistics
- MAR1003 Naval Architecture I
- MAR1004 Marine Informatics I
- MAR1005 Marine Production Management I
- MAR1006 Marine Engineering Science 1
- MAR1007 Materials in the Marine Environment
- MAR1009 Marine Mechanics
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- ENG2001 Accounting, Finance and Law for Engineers
- ENG2008 Analytical Methods in Marine Technology
- MAR2001 Marine Dynamics
- MAR2006 Marine Structures IA
- MAR2007 Marine Structures IB
- MAR2008 Naval Architecture II
- MAR2010 Resistance and Propulsion I
- MAR2011 Physics of Yacht Design
- MAR2012 Engineering Applications
- MAR2013 Marine Production Management II
- MAR2014 Marine Informatics II
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- MAR3004 Small Craft Design
- MAR3015 Small Craft Powering
- MAR3019 Marine Structures IIA
- MAR3021 Marine Transport Business
- MAR3026 Marine and Offshore Mechanics
- MAR3027 Future Marine Projects
- MAR3098 Project and Report
Optional modules
You take 20 credits of the following optional modules:
- EEE3010 Microprocessor Control
- ENG8017 Management of New Product Introduction
- MAR3012 Dynamic Modelling and Simulation
- MAR3013 Internal Combustion Engines
- MAR3016 Marine Engineering III
- MAR3022 Maritime Systems Analysis
- MAR3023 Offshore Vehicle Design
- MAR3024 Computational Fluid Dynamics
- MAR3030 Naval Architecture III
- MAR3031 Ship Manoeuvering Performance and Operability
- MAR8038 High Speed and Advanced Craft
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6 TOEFL iBT® test : 90
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSRequirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation Year information below.
- A Levels
AAB-ABB including Mathematics and preferably Physics and/or Chemistry but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A or AS level.- Scottish Qualifications
AAB-ABB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and preferably Physics. Physics or Chemistry required at Higher Grade B if not offered at Advanced Higher.- International Baccalaureate
34-35 points with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level grade 5 or above.- Irish Leaving Certificate
Candidates will normally only be considered for foundation year entry. Applications will be considered on an individual basis.- Access Qualifications
In a relevant area of engineering or physical science. At least 20 level 3 credits in Mathematics at Distinction including differential and integral calculus. At least 25 level 3 credits in analytical engineering sciences (e.g. Mechanical or Electrical Science/Principles, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electronics etc), ten of which to be achieved at Distinction and the remainder at a minimum of Merit. Remaining credits preferred in Design, IT/CAD and other practical skill-based subjects.- BTEC Level 5 HND
Overall Merit and Distinction grades with Distinctions in mathematics and science units. Units must include both Analytical Methods and Further Analytical Methods or equivalent. Students studying the HND outside the UK, and who have studied subjects corresponding in syllabus and level to Stage 1 of the degree and with Distinction in Mathematics and other engineering subjects, may be considered for Stage 2 entry.- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
Overall DDD in an engineering discipline, to include Distinctions in Mathematics and analytical science units. All other candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry.- Cambridge Pre-U
D3,D3,M2-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics and preferably Physics and/or Chemistry. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B) required if not offered at a higher level.- PARTNERS - A Levels
BBB including Mathematics and preferably Physics and/or Chemistry but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A or AS level.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
Overall DDD in an engineering discipline, to include Distinctions in Mathematics and analytical science units. All other candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
- Foundation Year
If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, you can take a Marine Technology Foundation Year:
- Marine Technology with Foundation Year BEng Honours (J615)
- Marine Technology with Foundation Year MEng Honours (J616)
This will provide you with the knowledge you need to progress to one of our three- or four-year Marine Technology degrees.
- International Foundation Programmes
If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering.For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.
Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, and the Engineering Council, providing industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
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