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University of Plymouth
EngD Engineering
University of Plymouth

EngD Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

OCT-26

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Qualification type

EngD - Doctor of Engineering

Subject areas

Engineering Studies

Course Summary

Our four year professional engineering doctorate provides an alternative to a traditional PhD, tailored for students who want a career in industry. It gives you experience of cutting-edge research in a business context, where you will be co-supervised by an industry partner.The professional engineering doctorate is different from the traditional PhD:The standard duration is 4 years (one year of taught modules and three years of research phase).The student is based in industry for the majority of the research phase period.The doctorate is usually co-supervised by the industry partner.The research project is normally an applied industry project.The programme has four distinct aims to provide:an alternative to traditional PhD for students who want a career in industry, providing candidates with experience of cutting-edge research in a business contexta programme that is no less rigorous than a PhD and provides a combination of taught elements with the research componenta challenging research project that has strategic importance for sponsoring organisation andintegration of the student with sponsor’s own project team as a Research Engineer, helping build links with the university.4 years

Modules

Engineering
The taught element is usually delivered in the first year during which time the student is based at the university. The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) is awarded on completion of 540 credits comprising 420 Level 8 research credits and 120 Level 7 taught credits). The taught credits are taken from relevant MSc programmes.
Research phase
Research phase
Research phase

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£39,473

Entry requirements

A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

University information

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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon in between scenic Cornwall and the historic Dartmoor National Park. Plymouth is a research-intensive institution and has won awards for its eco-initiatives while becoming established as a leading university for sustainability. The university campus boasts nine award winning cafés, the Jill Craigie cinema, the...more

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