BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Technology

KEY FACTS

Title
BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Technology
Course type
Full-time
Duration
3 years (optional placement)
Award
BSc (Hons)
Faculty
Faculty of Science and Technology
School
School of Marine Science and Engineering
UCAS codes
Institution P60
Course J601
Location
Plymouth

Professional accreditation

Accredited for Incorporated Engineer status by: The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology; The Royal Institution of Naval Architects; The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET); and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).

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Professional links

Strong links to industry are important for any degree course. Our courses are highly respected throughout the industry with many of our former students occupying high-level positions. Many of our academic staff are also members of professional bodies. This allows industrial and commercial expertise to be developed and encourages employers to come to Plymouth University to recruit our students.

Marine Sports Technology with Plymouth University

You will gain the foundations in engineering science, manufacture and materials, and mathematics alongside other engineering students. In addition you will learn about the fundamentals of marine craft design; study the aero/hydro dynamics of marine craft, naval architecture, marine navigation, and manufacturing and design techniques in composite materials; and use advanced software to predict boat performance.

Student being taught to use the navigation simulator

The course contains plenty of hands-on experience and provides access to excellent equipment and facilities. There is also a vocational emphasis that reflects the dynamic, international nature of the marine sports technology industry. There are opportunities to make use of the University's excellent Diving and Marine Centre. There is also the option of a work placement year that provides valuable paid experience in industry. Support is given to students to find a suitable position.

Course summary

This course was developed in response to demand from the engineering sector of the marine leisure industry. If you have an interest in marine sports, such as sailing, and want a technology based degree that is directly relevant to the marine industry - this may be the course for you.

You will study engineering and the design of marine craft and equipment, as well as the business aspects of marine sports technology. The course is also accredited by professional institutions.

What the students say

Rupert Lorraine "Visiting the University at an open day, I knew immediately that I wanted to study at Plymouth; there was such a great atmosphere, and the location was perfect with the coasts of Devon and Cornwall right on the doorstep! I recently returned to work at the University of Plymouth as Knowledge Exchange Manager for the Peninsula Research Institute for Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMaRE), one of the South West’s flagship renewables projects. I have also been working on the creation of a new high-performance sailing brand which aims to develop innovative products for competitive sailors looking to gain an edge on the water."

Rupert Lorraine
Knowledge Exchange Manager (PRIMaRE),

Plymouth University

What the students say

Marine Sports Technology is a great course and I would wholeheartedly say that the time I spent at the University of Plymouth was 100% worth it. I went to university for several reasons but mainly to give myself a qualification that would enable me to get employment within the marine industry.

Susie Webber

Design Engineer, Becker Marine Systems UK

What the students say

Without a doubt, my course helped me hugely. It allowed me to gain insight into a vast range of marine technology subjects, some of which I never knew existed. The knowledge and the skills that I have learned on the course have made me extremely employable, so much so that I have had to turn down job offers.

Chris Greenwood
Marine Surveyor, American Bureau of Shipping