BEng Yacht and Powercraft Design
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Yacht and Powercraft Design, a naval architecture with ocean engineering degree centred on vessel design and production. Core topics include Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Design & Creative Practice. The course spans three years, or four years with an optional foundation year, and includes guest lectures from industry organisations. The first year covers the foundations through Naval Architecture Design, Applied Technology Design, Marine Design Skills, and Mechanics and Materials. The second year focuses on vessel resistance and computer-aided design through Sustainable Resistance and Propulsion, Powered Vessel Design, Composite Technology, and Sailing Yacht Design. The final year extends technical knowledge via Performance Power Craft, Structural Design Technology, Sailing Yacht Performance, and culminates in an independent Dissertation project.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two A-levels, including two STEM subjects, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D* in a STEM based subject, T-Level Merit, or equivalent , which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications. Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered. Entry to year two may be offered to applicants holding an HND in an appropriate subject. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 61%
- South West: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Naval Architecture Design
- Applied Technology Design
- Marine Design Skills
- Mechanics and Materials
- Sustainable Resistance and Propulsion
- Powered Vessel Design
- Composite Technology
- Sailing Yacht Design
- Performance Power Craft
- Structural Design Technology
- Sailing Yacht Performance
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Yacht and Powercraft Design at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Naval architecture.
What do graduates of BEng Yacht and Powercraft Design at Solent University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Yacht and Powercraft Design at Solent University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Yacht and Powercraft Design at Solent University?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Yacht and Powercraft Design at Solent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.