Marine and Mechanical Engineering (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University

Overview

The Marine and Mechanical Engineering (Hons) course at Liverpool John Moores University will give you an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology as well as 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 chance to undertake a years paid placement.

Career prospects

Marine engineers find employment in a variety of areas in the maritime industry both shore based and sea going, in the UK and abroad.

Specific employment sectors include marine surveying with companies including:   

• Lloyds of London

• ship and port operations

• offshore structures

• petrochemicals

• offshore renewable energy

• and power generation