Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
A four-year professional engineering doctorate offered as an alternative to a traditional PhD, with one year of taught study followed by a three-year industry-based research phase co-supervised by an industry partner on an applied project of strategic importance to the sponsor.
Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Year 1 comprises 120 credits of Level 7 taught modules plus a 60-credit Level 8 Evidence in Professional Research Practice project, including modules such as The Offshore Power Station, Economics, Law and Policy for Offshore Renewable Energy, Sustainable Engineering Scheme Design, Advanced Coastal Engineering Modelling and Renewable Energy Integrated Systems. Years 2-4 are the research phase (360 credits), assessed by viva after submission of a doctoral thesis.
A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification; other qualifications with substantial relevant experience may be considered. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element or equivalent. Applicants upload a research project proposal (topic, aims, literature review, methodology, significance) and a personal statement.
Duration: 4 years
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
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