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Qualification
MRes - Master of Research
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Location
Plymouth University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
MRes Marine Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is a cornerstone of the green economy and marine wind, wave and tidal energy are key elements of the UK, European and global renewable energy roadmaps. Begin your voyage to being a part of this vital transformation by studying on the UK’s first MRes Marine Renewable Energy programme. Building on our international reputation for marine research and teaching along with regional and national initiatives, this distinctive degree focuses on the growing marine renewable energy sector.
Key features
- Be at the forefront of the emerging field of marine renewable energy at a time when such expertise is increasingly sought after.
- Develop knowledge and confidence in the critical areas that help you play an integral part in the development and promotion of marine renewable energy.
- Benefit from our research team’s expertise – our staff achieved ratings of ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in the UK Government’s most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).
- Take advantage of the University of Plymouth’s active role in the Southwest Marine Energy Park and the Offshore Renewables Development Programme to stay abreast of the latest developments and make contacts with key players in the field.
- Gain experience in the use of world leading facilities such as the COAST Lab test tanks and the Falcon Spirit research vessel as part of your taught programme and your research.
- Learn in an environment which benefits from PRIMaRE investment in new staff expertise and facilities.
- Benefit from our close ties to the £42 million wave hub project, the world's largest energy test site in Cornwall.
- Live and study in ‘Britain’s Ocean City’, with easy access to businesses and the marine environment, this is an ideal location to study marine renewables.
- Take the opportunity to accomplish the research project phase abroad or with an industrial partner.
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Tuition fees
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£ 14,800per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
71st
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Campus address
Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England
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Subject ranking
68th out of 103 1
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10059 59%88th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.27 85%12th
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10066 66%46th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.09 82%42nd
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