Marine and Mechanical Engineering

Liverpool John Moores University
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Mechanical engineering

A-Level Entry

BBC - BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Why study Marine and Mechanical Engineering 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, with the opportunity to complete engineering design and analysis projects

  • Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent technical support plus all students receive a personal copy of SolidWorks-CAD software

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC - BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Liverpool

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Liverpool

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    2122 Mechanical engineers
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2126 Aerospace engineers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Liverpool
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mechanical engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000