Maritime Engineering - BEng (Hons)
University of Southampton
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Southampton has been one of Britains most important naval and shipbuilding centres since the Middle Ages. Our specialist course looks at naval architecture and marine engineering. It is ideal for those who want to continue their studies, follow a research career, or work in ship engineering. Ship Science looks at the design, construction and testing of ships and ocean structures. These could be for transport, recreation or harnessing marine resources.

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64/279
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What students say
J
Jean
17 Feb 23

Best aspects : very interesting courses. Very skilled prof. Lots of opportunities to make various sport sith uni teams Worst aspects : very expensive tuition fees and lunch..Read more

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Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C) Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

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

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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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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£27,400 per year

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Students from EU

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£28,800 per year

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, internationally renowned for its education...

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University of Southampton
Highfield Southampton Hampshire SO17 1BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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