Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Environmental Science

Program Overview

Program Description:

Building on Plymouth's international marine reputation, the Peninsula Research Institute in Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMaRE) initiative and the South West Marine Energy Park, this unique degree focusses on the rapidly growing marine renewable energy sector. Plymouth University has an international reputation for marine research and teaching. Plymouth University continues to build on its ever more vital position in the marine renewables sector as evidenced by its role as a central partner in the recently created South West Marine Energy Park. Plymouth University along with the University of Exeter formed the Peninsula Research Institute in Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMaRE, www.primare.org). PRIMaRE provides the research support for Wave Hub (www.wavehub.co.uk), a demonstration and proving facility for arrays of wave energy devices off the north coast of Cornwall. This critical role is being recognized by industry and has led to strategic partnerships between the university and marine renewable developers.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Not applicable

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

A good degree in science or engineering, or equivalent. Applicants without recent formal qualifications may be acceptable.

International Requirements:

Applicants with overseas qualifications can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through NARIC, who provide an advisory service. If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The level of proficiency that is required can vary with the type of programme for which you are applying. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5.