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MSc Coastal Engineering

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This MSc equips graduates of engineering or science degrees with the knowledge and skills needed to work within the coastal engineering industry. You'll study core topics in coastal and port engineering, be introduced to numerical modelling techniques, obtain hands-on experience of using state-of-the-art software tools and carry out physical modelling of coastal structures within the COAST laboratory. Equips engineering and science graduates with knowledge and understanding of engineering and coastal processes enabling them to work in this strategically important sector.Learn how to quantify the loading effects of waves, tides, surges and manage the influences of climate change: sea level rise and greater storminess.Discover how coastal structures - breakwaters, groynes, sea walls - are designed to protect against flooding and coastal erosion.Understand how modern ports are designed for the needs of international trade.Work in our acclaimed COAST laboratory to develop skills in physical modelling and interact with our COAST researchers or collect data in Plymouth Sound.When our new engineering and design facility is launched, students in engineering, science and the arts will have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories.Obtain hands on experience in numerical modelling using modern industry software.This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,000per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Civil Engineering

    32nd out of 60 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    122 55%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    22nd

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    56th

    3

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