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Course Overview

Prime yourself for further study at PhD level; this 18 month research-intensive course allows you to strengthen your knowledge and build an area of your own expertise. Benefit from the support of our expert academic and technical staff, unique location and ISO-accredited labs to assist you in the undertaking of your research project. You may have an area of interest that you’d like to build on further from your dissertation or be passionate about an emerging area of environmental science.

This programme is governed by research degree regulations and you engage fully in professional and research skills development.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

For entry to postgraduate level, you should normally possess:

  • A first or upper second (2:1) degree with honors or professional qualification, recognized 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 NARIC, who provide an advisory service.

English Language Requirements:

The following Secure English Language tests (SELTs) are Home Office (UKVI) approved and accepted by the University of Plymouth and the University of Plymouth International College (UPIC). The scores required have been increased from the UKVI minimum specified scores to meet University requirements.

  • IELTS (Academic)
  • Trinity College London ISE (only a SELT if taken in the UK)
  • LanguageCert International ESOL 
  • Pearson PTE Academic

A SELT must be taken at an approved UKVI center.

The other tests and qualifications listed here have been deemed acceptable by the University of Plymouth and UPIC to meet our entry requirements and UKVI requirements for study at RQF 6 and above. 

Please note that these tests and qualifications are not SELTs.

When studying on a pre-sessional course or course below RQF 6, a SELT is a mandatory requirement set by UKVI. 

If studying at RQF 6 level and above, the University is permitted to accept other qualifications that we deem meet UKVI and our requirements.

Fees

Full time Home/Islands International
Band 2 £4473 £17170
Band 1 £4473 £13645
Writing up* £510 £510
Extension year** £2400 £6840
Research carried out mainly overseas (MPhil/PhD/ResM/MD only) N/A £6820
Resubmission fee £500 £500

This information was accurate on : 23/04/2021
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