Best universities for Maritime technology (2026)
5 UK universities teaching Maritime technology as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southampton Southampton, South East · TEF Silver | 60 | £38k |
| 2 | University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne, North East · TEF Silver | 51 | £43k |
| 3 | University of Plymouth Plymouth, South West · TEF Gold | 51 | £36.5k |
| 4 | Blackpool and the Fylde College Blackpool, North West · TEF Gold | 47 | £36k |
| 5 | Southampton Solent University Southampton, South East · TEF Gold | 40 | £31.5k |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for Maritime technology?
On our measures University of Southampton ranks first for Maritime technology, followed by University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, University of Plymouth, Blackpool and the Fylde College. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Maritime technology graduates earn the most?
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne: typical earnings of £43k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).