Civil and coastal engineering
Create solutions towards a sustainable future
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Why Plymouth?
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6The University of Plymouth has been named eighth in the world – and best in the UK – for the quality and impact of its marine and ocean engineering research (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019)
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6Flexibility to transfer between BEng and MEng
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6Choose between civil and mechanical routes at the end of your first year
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6Optional year in industry
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6Industrial mentoring scheme
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6State-of-the-art facilities: COAST Lab
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6BEng leads to Incorporated Engineer status (IEng)
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6MEng leads to Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
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6Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) and The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) accredited degrees
University features in film celebrating Plymouth’s engineering prowess
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) presents Engineering Plymouth. A film celebrating how civil engineers have helped to shape Plymouth over the last 500 years. The film tells the story of Plymouth through its engineering milestones. From laying the foundations for a new town to the introduction of the Great Western Railway and the impressive Royal Albert Bridge. Through the Blitz bombs and on towards new horizons – robotics, artificial intelligence and the use of drone technology – we see how engineers are tackling problems and safeguarding the future for generations to come.
“Plymouth is a really interesting place to study civil engineering, with lots of new developments going on.”
“From a course point of view, the University has a strong link to industry, which a lot of universities don’t have when it comes to civil engineering. At nearly every company I’ve worked with or had interactions with, I’ve nearly always found a University of Plymouth graduate. They want to help you because they know where you’ve been. The city has a lot of strengths, not just its university. You can’t beat chilling out on the Hoe, or Dartmoor.”
Conner Kearey, MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Discover our range of postgraduate taught programmes and research opportunities
Postgraduate research studentships
Do you need funding for a research degree?
If you cannot fund your own PhD research project then please look at the advertised studentships as they become available throughout the year. Please check the advert carefully to ensure you are eligible and what funding and support are available.
Current postgraduate research studentships at the University of Plymouth
Vision for a new engineering building
This landmark building will be situated next to Babbage and will provide a new home for engineering in Plymouth, providing the environment and foundations for our teaching and research into the next decade.
“This new building will offer a state-of-the-art setting to inspire the engineers of tomorrow, giving us the ultimate place to bring together students, academics and industry in an environment that not only benefits them but also society as a whole.” Professor Deborah Greaves OBE, Head of school.
Athena SWAN Bronze
The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics was awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze award in October 2020 which demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.