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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Applied Marine Science

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MRes Applied Marine Science at University of Plymouth is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. With increasing awareness of the importance of the world's oceans as a natural resource and of their role in the stability of the global climate and environment, marine science specialists are in high demand. Our vocational programme provides you with the scientific knowledge, skills and experience – together with practical field experience carried out with local marine partners and companies – you need for an exciting career in marine science. * Join a long established (1991), well-respected programme with an excellent record for employment in the marine sciences sector. International tuition fees are £21,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Marine Ecology and Conservation
Coastal Zone Management
Applied Research Methods in Marine Science
Marine Pollution and Environmental Assessment
Oceanography and Physical Processes
Marine Resource Management
Field Studies in Coastal Environments
Research Project in Applied Marine Science
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,000

Home Student Fee

£11,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£26,500£30,000
3 years£21,500£24,500£28,500
5 years£26,500£32,000£38,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
10%Studying
40%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Plymouth

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