MSc Coastal Engineering at University of Plymouth

This MSc prepares students for the coastal engineering industry through core topics in coastal and port engineering, numerical modelling and physical modelling of coastal structures in the COAST laboratory. It is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators.

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time route available  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time route available  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Port and Harbour Engineering, Advanced Coastal Engineering Modelling, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Sustainable Engineering Scheme Design, Flood Risk and Modelling, Remote Sensing and GIS, Climate Change: Science and Policy, Mechanics of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems and MSc Dissertation and Research Skills.

Career pathways

Civil engineering graduates can work as specialist coastal engineers; graduates work as scientists, researchers or engineers at organisations including Arup and Mott MacDonald.

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