PhD on the Basis of Prior Published Works in Marine Science at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

This part-time doctoral route allows research-active candidates who have not previously registered for a higher degree to submit a collection of published works, or works made available in the public domain, for the award of a PhD in Marine Science. Research supervised by staff working in marine physics, coastal processes and modelling, coastal ocean and sediment transport engineering, marine and coastal policy, geomatics, oceanography and marine renewable energy.

Faculty: School of Biological and Marine Sciences | Department: Marine Science | Duration: Part-time, maximum 12 months after approval of the prima facie case | Study mode: part-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are no taught modules. Candidates prepare a research portfolio with the support of an experienced Director of Studies, evidencing a systematic study with independent, critical and original powers and a distinct contribution to knowledge. The portfolio includes an integrative summary of 7,500-15,000 words that critically synthesises the submitted outputs as a single coherent research project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are considered case by case; the programme is open only to experienced professionals with a proven track record in innovation within the domain. Application has two phases: an Expression of Interest (no fee) comprising an abstract of up to 300 words, a list of the works on which the submission is likely to be based and a CV of no more than 5 pages, followed, if the Faculty confirms it can support the research, by a full prima facie application (reading fee payable) within three months of the Phase 1 outcome. Applicants are asked to identify and contact a potential supervisor. The Faculty Doctoral Committee decides whether a prima facie case exists.

Duration: 0-1 year OR 1 year maximum

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