ECTS Grading system

ENSTA Bretagne uses the ECTS grading system. As stated by the European Commission and in the Bologna Process, ECTS credits represent the workload and defined learning outcomes ("what the individual knows, understands and is able to do") of a given course or programme.

60 credits are the equivalent of a full year of study or work. In a standard academic year, 60 credits would be usually broken down into several smaller components.

A typical "first cycle" (or Bachelor's) Degree, consists of 180 credits, whereas a typical "second cycle" (or Master's) Degree, consists of 120 credits.

ENSTA Bretagne’s Engineering Programme involves 30 ECTS per semester and 60 ECTS per year, the Engineering Diploma corresponding to a third year of BSc (=60 ECTS) followed by the equivalent of a Master’s Degree (=120 ECTS).

 

The ECTS Grading scale

The grade distribution table below shows how the existing institutional scale is being used. It represents the statistical distribution of positive grades (pass and above) awarded in each field of study

ECTS Grade % of successful students normally achieving the grade Definition  
A 20 % OUTSTANDING  
B 30 % VERY GOOD Above average standards, with minor errors
C 30 % GOOD Generally sound work, with some errors
D 15 % SATISFACTORY Fair, but with significant shortcomings
E 5 % SUFFICIENT Performance meets minimum criteria
FX   FAIL Extra work required before credit can be awarded
F   FAIL Considerable further work is required; involves re-attendance of classes

Local Grades

Local Grades are awarded on a scale of 0-20 (pass mark 10)

Local Grades Definition
18≤n≤20 OUTSTANDING
16≤n<18 VERY GOOD
14≤n<16 GOOD
12≤n<14 SATISFACTORY
10≤n<12 SUFFICIENT
Below 10 FAIL

 

MSc Marine Engineering Program

Maritime transport, research on marine energy, fishing, touris, water sports and leisure, etc. The growth in the maritime economy is acccompanied by a high place of innovation.

SEMESTER 1 - 1st YEAR: 3 course units (CE), 30 ECTS 

CU 3. 1 - Core subjects for mechanics Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Mathematics 36 X  
LL1 English 28    
Finite Elements 48    
TOTAL      9

 

CU 3. 2 - Basics in naval architecture Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Mechanical Engineering 32    
Introduction to Resistance
to headway		 12    
Naval structure basics 12 X  
Ship stability 18    
Wing lift theory 22    
Turbulence et couches limites 26    
CFD Case Studies 12    
TOTAL      11

 

CU 3. 4 Project Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Project management - Intercultural management 20    
Systems Engineering (courses) 8    
Systems Engineering (tutorials) 20    
Field Application Project 80 X  
TOTAL      10

 

SEMESTER 2 - 1st YEAR: 4 CU, 30 ECTS

CU 4. 1 - Core subjects for mechanics Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Composites & nanocomposites 21    
Plates and Beams 21    
Vibrations 42    
TOTAL      8

 

CU 4. 2 - ANO Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Case study: wing theory 16    
Introduction to the Finite Volume Method 12    
Non Linéarité Géométrique 26    
Fundamental principle of dynamics and notion of added masses and inertia 4    
Wave theory and integral methods 36    
Turbulence - LES method 8    
TOTAL      9

 

CU 4. 3 - Project Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Project: Naval Hydrodynamics (Choice_1) 36    
Project: Naval Structure (Choice_1) 36    
Sailboat project (Choice_2) 36    
Floating wind turbine project (Choice_2) 36    
Project RORO 1 - Resistance
to headway		 16    
Projet Flambement d'éléments de structures 12    
Projet Arrangement général, Stabilité et coupe au maître 28    
TOTAL      11

 

CU 4. 4 - Languages Lessons(55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
LL1 English 14    
TOTAL      2

 

SEMESTER 3 - 2nd YEAR: 4 CU, 30 ECTS

CU 5.1 - Core subjects Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Offshore and Naval Platforms 52 X  
Ship design Loop 80 X  
TOTAL CU 3.1     9

 

CU 5.2 - ANO Basics in naval architecture  Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Seaworthiness 22    
Resistance and Propulsion 30 X  
Maneuverability 10    
Seakeeping 4    
Naval structure 66 X  
TOTAL      9

 

CU E 5.3 Languages Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Languages 24    
TOTAL      3

 

CU 5.4 - Profiles Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
AOM      
Common Lectures on Offshore Platforms 40 X  
Offshore Platforms for marine renewable energies  92 X  
Platforms for the Oil&Gaz Industry 92 X  
SNA      
Common Lectures on Naval structure 66    
Fatigue 8    
Advanced Naval Structures (your choice) 58    
Sailboat Design (your choice) 66    
HNA      
Common Lectures on Hydrodynamics 66    
Sailboat Design (your choice) 66    
Advanced Naval Hydrodynamics (your choice) 66    
TOTAL CU 5.4     7

 

 

SEMESTER 4 - 2nd YEAR: 2 CU, 30 ECTS 

CU 6.1 Project Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
Project 132    
TOTAL CU 6.1     5

 

CU 6.2 PFE ANO Lessons (55 minutes) Anglais ECTS
End-of-year project      
TOTAL      25

The classes marked with an * in this page are suitable for English speakers (course material and/or teaching in English). The candidate’s level of language should enable him or her to follow classes taught in French and English. A minimum level of B1 is recommended in both languages. All students may take their exams in English.

The courses and ECTS listed in this page are for information purposes only. They are liable to change in line with company expectations. These developments are part of the continuous improvement plan. ENSTA Bretagne has receveived the ISO 9001 accreditation for all its activities.

 

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