Working with us
Working in collaboration with partners in the marine science and policy community is fundamental to our approach to science-policy integration
We host and support a large variety of PhD, BSc and MSc projects, often in collaboration with other research groups in the University or external partner organisations, as well as providing opportunities for internships at the group
BSc and MSc projects
MarCoPol is proud of its success in linking research and teaching activities. Many of our students publish their theses in peer-reviewed journals. This is an activity that we encourage and facilitate in our supervision of student projects.We are involved in teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses and are interested in supervising student projects in any area of marine and coastal policy research. Please get in touch for more information.
PhDs and MPhils
We are interested to hear from PhD and MPhil candidates with proposals that are complementary to the main research themes of the Centre. We have a strong team of supervisors who are experienced in supporting PhDs within the marine policy arena and multidisciplinary topics in collaboration with specialists in other subject areas.
Postgraduate taught programmes
- MRes Applied Marine Science (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Applied Marine Science (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Hydrography (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Marine Conservation (Full-time)
- MRes Marine Renewable Energy (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Marine Renewable Energy (Full-time, Part-time route available)
Internships
We can offer internships of 3-6 months to individuals seeking experience in marine and coastal policy research. Internships can be connected to specific projects or contribute to a suite of projects as need arises. Within an internship, there may be opportunities to peruse personal research interests that align with the main research themes of the Centre.
Project partners
We have extensive experience in developing, leading, and working as partners in collaborative research projects of all scales. The Centre has been involved in successful projects funded by the European Union (FP7, INTERREG), Defra, British Academy, NERC, and Crown Estate, amongst others.
Commercial collaborations
Members of the Unit are very experienced in bidding for and undertaking contract research in all of the main research themes of the Unit, both as a sole contractor and in collaboration with partners. We have undertaken contract research for Defra, Natural England, JNCC, Wildlife Trusts, WWF Cymru, Crown Estate, local authorities, IFCAs, Harbour Authorities, fisheries bodies, and coastal partnerships.
Contact MarCoPol
Marine and Coastal Policy Research Unit (MarCoPol) University of Plymouth Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA