ResM Marine Sciences

University of Plymouth

United Kingdom, Plymouth

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University of Plymouth

United Kingdom , Plymouth

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Plymouth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1.5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,315 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

ResM Marine Sciences

About

Key features

Ranked top 15 in the UK and top 100 globally for Earth and Marine Sciences in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
A flexible programme of research that is ideal if you are interested in pursuing a specific shorter-term research project, perhaps whilst working.
Weekly research seminars from external speakers.
A bespoke training pathway tailored to your individual needs.
Modules may be chosen from a variety of existing taught masters programmes and can span disciplines and faculties as appropriate.
Personalised expert supervision (you'll be assigned a Director of Studies and an additional supervisor).

Disciplines

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

For entry to postgraduate level, you should normally possess:

a first or upper second (2:1) degree with honours or professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard; or
an ordinary degree, foundation degree, higher national diploma, or university diploma, accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field.

If you are an overseas applicant you can check the comparability of your qualifications with the UK equivalent through UK ENIC, who provide an advisory service.

Applicants must have discussed a research topic with a prospective University of Plymouth supervisor in advance, including agreement about possible sources of funding for the project. Find out more about our research groups, their members and interests via the School of Biological and Marine Sciences Research page before applying. The research group leaders will be happy to answer your questions about potential supervisors and research topics.

Please contact Dr Mick Hanley with any additional queries.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English, normally a minimum test score of 6.5 for Academic IELTS (5.5 in all four components) or equivalent. Given the nature of the programme, you’ll be expected to read and engage with complex theoretical texts and debates for which fluency in English is essential.