The University is consistently ranked as one with the highest number of students achieving student membership of the industry’s professional institutions. The student learning experience is enhanced by including lectures presented by industry speakers and students also undertake projects that simulate real life practice, which are jointly assessed by a team of industry professionals and academic staff. We have been scrutinised by a panel of industrial advisers which help to ensure that our graduates are equipped with the skills needed by industry. Academic staff are not just lecturers; most are also research-active and maintain close links with industry through consultancy, knowledge exchange and training.

Teaching staff are friendly, supportive and enthusiastic. Students benefit directly from links with many marine-related organisations in Plymouth and the surrounding area. Plymouth University and our collaborators possess a wealth of relevant expertise among the highly qualified teaching and research staff. Every member of academic staff pursues related research interests, the results of which inevitably feed through to enhance their teaching. This research includes oceanography, engineering design and manufacturing processes, materials sciences, and business and management. Student feedback confirms that teaching and the student experience in Plymouth are considered to be excellent.

 

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

 

Plymouth and the South West - a superb natural environment

There is no better location than Plymouth to engage in the once-in-a-life-time experience of studying for a degree, especially if you are interested in a marine career. The shores and clear coastal waters of Devon and Cornwall provide an unrivalled resource for Marine Sports. The natural marine amphitheatre formed by Plymouth offers a varied showcase of marine recreation on a daily basis and is only a short walk from the university, as is the university's own marine sports centre.