Bachelor's degree in Naval Systems and Technology Engineering

The bachelor’s degree in Naval Systems and Technology Engineering will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to work as an expert on ship propulsion and systems. Your training will be career-oriented, focusing on technological activities linked to naval engineering in relation to ships and vessels of all types; floating and fixed platforms and structures (floating docks, structures for exploiting and utilising marine resources, and marine structures for generating renewable energy); marine nurseries and fishing systems; and other maritime industries. The following specialisations are offered: Sports and Leisure Watercraft; Business Organisation; and Inspection, Maintenance and Repair.

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Admission
Curriculum
Double-degree agreements
Professional opportunities
Organisation: academic calendar and regulations

General details

Duration

4 years

Study load

240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.

Delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Check the language of instruction for each subject (and timetable) in the course guide in the curriculum.

Information on language use in the classroom and students’ language rights.

Fees and grants

Approximate fees per academic year: €1,107 (€2,553 for non-EU residents). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).

Location

Barcelona School of Nautical Studies (FNB)

Official degree

Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register

Admission

Places: 60
Registration and enrolment: What are the requirements to enrol in a bachelor's degree course?
Legalisation of foreign documents: All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.

Double-degree agreements

Double-degree pathways at the UPC

You have the possibility of complementing this bachelor's degree with a specific pathway towards a double degree by taking an additional number of credits from one of the other degrees taught at the School. Generally, this involves an additional year of study. To gain admission to a double degree of this kind you must have taken a minimum number of credits on one of the bachelor's degrees. The number of places is limited.

Bachelor's degree in Naval Systems and Technology Engineering + Bachelor's degree in Marine Technologies (FNB)

Professional opportunities

Professional opportunities

Technical positions with shipyards and shipbuilding companies.
Maintenance management of maritime and industrial facilities.
Inspection services in relation to maritime administration, safety and pollution, and recreational craft.
Average adjustment.
Industries related to the building, repair and maintenance of ships.
Naval technical offices.
Maritime administrations.
Shipping companies.
Classification societies.
Quality certification bodies.
Self-employment (projects, expert reports, consulting, etc.).