Study engineering

From imagination to creation – learn to design and create without limits

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6 Learn from the best

Be inspired by internationally recognised experts who are passionate about your success.

6 Gain real-world skills

Experience hands-on learning in world-class labs, workshops and facilities.

6 Engineer your future career

Benefit from accredited courses and strong industry links that keep your learning relevant.

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Ranked top 5 in the UK and 1st in the South West for teaching and academic support in Civil Engineering, according to student feedback National Student Survey 2025

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Ranked 4th in the UK for graduate prospects and 1st in the South West for graduate prospects and student satisfaction, according to student feedback National Student Survey 2025

Engineer your future

Many of our BEng / MEng degrees share a common first year, giving you a broad foundation and the freedom to explore.

This built-in flexibility means you can easily transfer between courses throughout and at the end of your first year – ensuring your degree evolves with your interests and future ambitions.

^{Mechanical engineering, marine technology and civil / civil and coastal engineering benefit from shared content as do electrical and electronic engineering and robotics.}

Students developing skills in the COAST Lab

Civil and Coastal Engineering

Nanotechnology & Electronics Research & Development

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Students using the Steam lab in Babbage building (full-bleed)

Integrated Engineering

BEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering

Marine Technology

Robotics

BEng or MEng?
BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) is the traditional way of studying engineering and involves three years of study in your chosen subject, or four years with a placement.

MEng (integrated masters) is a four-year degree (or five with a placement) that extends your studies to masters level and provides a quicker, more direct route to chartered engineer status.

Degrees with a foundation year

If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, a degree with a foundation year may be a good option.

The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree and successful completion of the foundation year (Year 0) will enable you to confidently progress onto Year 1 of your chosen degree.

Choosing Plymouth provided me with a fantastic understanding of the industry, knowledge of practical engineering design and naval architecture.

Christopher, BEng (Hons) Marine Technology graduate

The Marine Building is a great facility to undertake practical sessions. The course was varied and the range of modules covered was great, which prepared me for entering the engineering industry as a Site Engineer.

Chloe, BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering graduate

Studying robotics at Plymouth gave me a vast area of knowledge and an excellent foundation to use a wide range of robotic engineering applications, from walking robots to assembly line arm robots.

Matthew, MEng (Hons) Robotics graduate

Cutting-edge engineering at Plymouth

Get hands-on with industry-standard facilities, from building breakwaters in the COAST Lab to testing materials in the STEAM Lab and casting concrete in the Heavy Structures Lab. Based in the state-of-the-art Babbage Building, you’ll train with world-class technology to graduate career-ready.

Babbage Building: where engineering meets design

Students in the STEAM laboratory, Babbage

STEAM Laboratories

Composites Engineering Laboratory

Robotics facilities

Nanomaterials and Devices Laboratory

Heavy Structures and Geotechnics Laboratory

Marine Building

Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) laboratory

Postgraduate taught programmes

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