Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
A research degree awarded for a study making a significant contribution to knowledge in civil engineering, supported by facilities such as the Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) laboratory and the Lovelace high performance computing system. Candidates are guided by a supervisory team led by a Director of Studies and assessed by thesis and viva voce.
Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: Full time: 1-3 years; part time: 2-6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Independent research under a supervisory team, with skills development and training and presentation of research in scholarly contexts, assessed by a thesis of approximately 80,000 words and a viva voce.
Applicants are expected to hold a masters qualification at merit or distinction level and a good 2:1 or first class honours degree in an area appropriate to the project proposal; equivalent qualifications are considered. Applicants must provide evidence of readiness for the proposed project, such as a sample of critical writing, and upload a research proposal (topic, aims, brief literature review, methodology and significance) plus a personal statement. English proficiency: normally IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Duration: Full time: 1-3 years Part time: 2-6 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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