Marine and Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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**Why study Marine and Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University?**- Excellent student support from academic tutors, technical staff and student mentors in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study- Professionally-accredited, design-led engineering curriculum emphasises developing understanding through application- Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent ...Read more


Why study Marine and Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University?

- Excellent student support from academic tutors, technical staff and student mentors in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study- Professionally-accredited, design-led engineering curriculum emphasises developing understanding through application- Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent technical support- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, giving exemption from theoretical components of the Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) professional qualifications, up to and including the level of Chief Engineer- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more - LJMU ranked 15th university in the UK for general engineering degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)


About your course

The professionally-accredited BEng (Hons) Marine and Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University offers you exciting paid placement opportunities plus the chance to transfer onto the MEng programme, where you could secure a Masters-level qualification.Completing this BEng degree will give you an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology plus the problem solving and management skills required to be a successful marine engineer.This is one of the UKs leading engineering departments, with a supportive staff team and excellent facilities including engine test facilities, full marine engine room and bridge simulators, materials testing laboratories and digital design studios, which you have full use of in practical sessions.Links with national and international companies such as Bibby Line, Rolls Royce, Shell and Castrol mean that the course is tailored to the needs of employers and, as an extension of this, we offer you the opportunity to undertake a years paid placement in industry.


About the Foundation Year

The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree but dont have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Mechanical and Marine Engineering honours degree programme. Once you pass the Foundation Year you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria).

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
81st
Mechanical Engineering
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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91%
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Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Dominic
03 Feb 25

Best aspects include the city life and freedom Worst aspects include the poor module and course management..Read more

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Ashley
07 Oct 24

Good student life..Read more

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A level:

CCD - CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

88 - 96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
81%
Physics
73%
Further Mathematics
28%
Chemistry
18%
General Studies
15%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£18,250 per year

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Students from International

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£18250 Per year

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Dominic
03 Feb 25
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Best aspects include the city life and freedom Worst aspects include the poor module and course management...
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Ashley
07 Oct 24
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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a pioneering, modern civic university....

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Liverpool John Moores University
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