21Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Blackpool and the Fylde College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The BEng Hons Degree Marine Engineering is part of a suite of degree programmes for the maritime industry that will provide you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career in commercial shipping. Approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB), this three-year programme combines academic education with vocational training and 8 months’ industrial placement on board ships, leading to the award of Engineer Officer of the Watch (OOW) Certificate of Competency (CoC). This programme is aligned to support your progression through knowledge acquisition at Operational level and onto Managerial level, as directed by the Standard of Training, Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) 1978, as amended 2012. This is achieved by meeting the requirements of the Maritime and Coastguard Agencies (MCA) and approved by the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB). In addition to this programme providing a full, accelerated honours degree, most students will also undertake a cadet training programme that runs alongside the academic award. You will cover topics such as STCW basic training and workshop training skills, alongside courses in first aid, firefighting, high voltage scenarios and rescue boat experiences. More detailed information on the programme can be found in the Programme Specification. These programmes form part of a Merchant Navy cadetship so to undertake one of these programmes, you will need to apply to a shipping or training company and obtain sponsorship. The companies cover the cost of your programme and related training courses, your uniform and pay you an allowance (how much varies slightly by company). You can find out more about how to apply to a company on the Careers at Sea website, where you can also find a list of sponsoring companies. A note on study intensity It is important to understand that this is an intensive programme of study. You will be required to study modules at a rapid pace throughout your college phases. This means you can expect full working days at college for much of your time and individual studies on top of that in your own time. The payback for this is that you get a full honours degree in three years in addition to all the prerequisites to apply for your MCA CoC examinations, whilst getting paid (if sponsored). If you wish to discuss the expectations for the programme, please email [email protected] to book a call when a member of the programme team will be happy to discuss this with you.
Assessment method
Assessment will take place in a variety of ways. Some modules, due to industry requirements, will require you to complete a timed examination. Other methods of assessment will include the writing of an assignment on a given topic or case study relevant to the maritime industry. Assessment will also take place in the Practical Workshop and Engine Room Simulator. Working with your peers you will be required to carry out operations in a shipboard environment and in sometimes stressful situations. Your reflection of the activity will enable you to draw conclusions on how the exercise went and any changes you would make in the future. This will provide valuable experience in working in an environment very close to that onboard a typical vessel and allow you to apply the lessons learnt during your sea phase developments.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- J690
- Institution code:
- B41
- Campus name:
- Nautical Campus
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 60 points
A level - CC
If you hold other qualifications that are equivalent to the above, the programme team will review evidence supplied by applicants regarding their ability to undertake the programme. The award of credits via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be assessed on an individual basis. We will also consider your application if you have a Level 3 Diploma in Shipping and Maritime Operations with a letter of recommendation, usually from your sponsor or Level 3 programme leader, on your aptitude for studying at degree level. In all cases of alternate qualifications, please email us at [email protected] with details of the qualifications you hold and our programme team will review and come back to you.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://fleetwoodnautical.blackpool.ac.uk/course/mh1he95#requirements
Additional entry requirements
Other
These programmes form part of a Merchant Navy cadetship so to undertake one of these programmes, you will need to apply to a shipping or training company and obtain sponsorship. The companies cover the cost of your programme and related training courses, your uniform and pay you an allowance (how much varies slightly by company). You can find out more about how to apply to a company on the Careers at Sea website, where you can also find a list of sponsoring companies. You will need to pass an industry-standard medical examination (ENG1) in order to complete a placement at sea; it is strongly advised that you complete this prior to enrolment on the programme.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 5.5 in each of the four components or equivalent is required. This must have been achieved within the two years prior to applying for the programme.
https://fleetwoodnautical.blackpool.ac.uk/course/mh1he95#requirements
https://fleetwoodnautical.blackpool.ac.uk/course/mh1he95#requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £10000 | Year 1 |
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
B&FC provide access to key reading materials and other resources as a part of the programme costs. You are expected to provide stationery as well as a scientific calculator.
You are strongly advised to have a laptop or equivalent device that you can bring to college as part of your studies as many classes will incorporate technology throughout the learning process. There are limited quantities of laptops available for short-term loan from the LRC if you are not in position to bring your own device to college.
Incorporated within the programme are a number of short courses. Uniform and general personal protective equipment, such as safety shoes and boiler suits are required for some of the associated short courses. Sponsors also typically fund all associated short courses that form part of your eligibility for your Certificate of Competency.
If you require MCA Final attempts, these bear a fee that might or might not be borne by your sponsor.
Provider information
Blackpool and the Fylde College
Ashfield Road
Bispham
Blackpool
FY2 0HB