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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth University
Full Time
APR-25
2 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth University
Full Time
APR-25
2 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth University
Full Time
JAN
2 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth University
Part Time
APR-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth University
Part Time
JAN
4 years
Select a an exam type
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for a research study, normally over a three-year period, which makes a significant contribution to knowledge. Candidates must demonstrate that they have made an original personal contribution to the understanding of a problem in a specific field, the advancement of knowledge, or the generation of new ideas.
Key features
Use of unrivalled facilities:
- the nationally important COAST Laboratory
- the new Marine Station
- High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster.
Membership of active research groups comprising other research students and staff.
Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of study appropriate to your project proposal. We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications. If you do not have a masters level qualification, we recommend you consider applying for our MSc Civil Engineering, MSc Coastal Engineering or MSc Marine Renewable Energy programme. You will also need to provide evidence that you are ready to pursue the project you propose in your application. This will take the form of a sample of critical writing, and if relevant, documentation of relevant creative or professional practice.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,030 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,030 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...