Many of our graduates say the work placement year, offered on most of our courses, was invaluable in helping them launch their careers.

 

As well as giving students invaluable 'real world' experience a year in industry can often lead to job offers from the placement company. 

 

You could earn around £16,000 pa (or more) and possibly even gain sponsorship through your final year(s) at university.  Most placements are within the UK but students have worked as far away as Africa. 

 

Bottom line, you will gain valuable experience that will help you find a job when you graduate.

Plymouth has wonderful diving opportunities, and you can take the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Professional SCUBA diver training course as part of your degree. The course forms part of an official module in year 2. Every year, approximately 160 successful applicants enrol on the course, after completing a selection programme which comprises a stringent aptitude test, an interview and detailed medical assessment. This qualification allows you to work underwater undertaking jobs such as: inspecting harbour walls and jetties, undertaking underwater photography, filming, CCTV surveys or just checking something is being correctly constructed. The course incorporates both scientific and engineering skill based modules.
 
For more information about the HSE Professional SCUBA diver training course, please visit the Diving and Marine Centre website.

The School of Marine Science and Engineering is based in the Reynolds building, adjacent to the well-equipped Brunel undergraduate laboratories. Next to the Reynolds building is our new £19million world-class marine facility. The Marine Building, opened by HRH Duke of Edinburgh in October 2012, provides some of the best research and testing facilities in the country. We have our own engineering computer laboratory equipped with specialist engineering software so our students have ample access to PCs where they can develop skills that will not only assist them academically but will also greatly improve their employment potential. The University library houses nearly half a million books, journals and other resources and has a 24/7 open access computing area, media work shop and study rooms.
 
"We have taken many graduates from Plymouth, their grounding in civil engineering and specific skills in coastal engineering being a great asset."  

SSTAR  Awards 2011

Dr Dave Easterbrook – Nominated Outstanding Support Staff  and Highly Commended Most Inspirational Teaching SSTAR Awards 2011.​

The Women in Technology Network (WiTNet) is a support network for all female students in technology and science subject where women are the majority. Led by students, and supported by staff, WiTNet helps women get the most from their studies. For more information visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/witnet.

We take special pride in the enthusiasm of our well qualified lecturers and the quality of our student support. Your personal tutor will provide academic and personal support and guidance throughout your years at Plymouth.  Personal development planning is integrated into our degree courses through the tutor system and gives time for you to plan and reflect on your learning and to apply it to personally relevant objectives and opportunities.  A wide range of specialist advice is also available, including a dedicated study skills unit which provides on-line support and workshops to support your learning.