Overview

Gain real-world industry based research experience, delivering research that reflects the needs of the wider engineering sector. Benefit from a broad range of taught modules from numerical modelling to engineering design, innovative technologies to management and policy.

Key Facts

The Engineering program at University of Plymouth aims to provide:

an alternative to a traditional PhD - we focus on providing experience of cutting-edge research within a business context to boost your career potential
a rigorous academic programme that combines taught elements with industry focused research
a challenging research project that has strategic importance for industry and the sponsoring organisation
integration with the sponsor’s project team as a research engineer, building links with industry and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Offshore Power Station

Project Management and Professional Practice

Economics, Law and Policy for Offshore Renewable Energy

Sustainable Engineering Scheme Design

Advanced Coastal Engineering Modelling

Renewable Energy Integrated Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 91 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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90

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered.
Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19315 GBP / year

≈ 19315 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

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