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Offshore Renewable Energy (Taught)
- MSc (PG)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 15/09/2025
- Postgraduate
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Course summary
The MSc Offshore Renewable Energy programme (MSc ORE) represents a name change of the 11 year old MSc Marine Renewable Energy programme. In contrast to the new engineering programme, it represents a broadening programme which takes advantage of UoP synergies between its strong marine sciences tradition and its reputation in offshore renewable energy research. Modifications to the existing programme include the change of title to the programme itself and 3 modules offered in the programme as well as a modified operational structure to represent the cooperative nature in which the ORE and OREE programmes will be operated.
Modules
Core modules
MAR513ZResearch Skills and Methods
MAR524MSc Dissertation
MAR534Introduction to Offshore Renewable Energy
MAR535Economics, Law and Policy for Offshore Renewable Energy
Optional modules
MAR507Economics of the Marine Environment
MAR512Assessment of Coastal Resources and Impacts
MAR518Remote Sensing and GIS
MAR519Modelling Marine Processes
MAR536Mechanics of ORE Structures
Assessment method
The first semester of the MSc is 100% coursework assessed and the second
semester modules either 100% coursework assessment or 50/50 exam coursework
split. The modules employing the latter strategy do so largely to satisfy accreditation
requirements.
Semester 1: 3 x 20 credit core modules
Semester 2: 3 x 20 credit option modules from a choice of 5
Summer: 60-credit dissertation
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
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Entry requirements
Applicants will be expected to have achieved an honours level degree at 2:2 or above from a relevant programmes, such as ocean science, environmental science, marine biology, geography, and engineers seeking a broadening programme.
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above. If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5 overall and not less than 5.5 in all components.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With 5.5 in all elements. |
Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.
English Language Requirements https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees
- Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
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