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MSc Engineering for Marine Professionals at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time distance-learning MSc for practising marine engineers, delivered by MLA College and awarded by the University of Plymouth. It is built around a single 60-credit research module and is designed for professionals seeking Chartered Engineer or Chartered Marine Engineer status through IMarEST.

Faculty: MLA College (partner institution)  |  Duration: 1 year part-time (distance learning)  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A stand-alone 60-credit module, Engineering for Marine Professionals, covering advanced research methods, project planning, data management and statistics, and an independent MSc research project; it completes 180 credits at Level 7 for students bringing prior credit or professional experience.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are typically practising engineers employed in a related area of the marine industry and seeking IMarEST registration at Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Marine Engineer (CMarEng) level. Entry routes are flexible and may combine formal academic qualifications and experience; IMarEST membership counts favourably.

Duration: 1 year

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