Overview

Our staff work in a wide range of fields, including marine physics, coastal processes and modelling, coastal ocean and sediment transport engineering, marine and coastal policy, geomatics, oceanography and marine renewable energy.

Features

This full time or part time doctoral Marine Sciences programme at University of Plymouth is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

If you aspire to a research career this is usually the most appropriate research degree to undertake.

Potential applicants should first identify a member of academic staff who may be a suitable supervisor, and contact them by email to discuss possible directions for a research proposal. The research proposal must be agreed by the supervisor before an application to study can be made. You must also ensure that appropriate funding is in place, to cover both fees, and the cost of the research.

You will be guided by a small team of academic experts, led by your main supervisor (Director of Studies).

You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts, including seminars.

A PhD is assessed via submission of a written thesis and a viva voce (an oral examination).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to have either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject, and typically to have also completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level).

If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English (normally a minimum test score of 6.5 for IELTS, or equivalent).

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18750 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Plymouth

731 - 1387 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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