Do you want to protect coastal communities from the threat of flooding? Are you interested in how engineers think about the sustainability of our coastlines and the consequences of climate change? Would you like to design large structures that withstand the strength of storms and the sea? Our Coastal Engineers graduate with the skills and knowledge of a Civil Engineer combined with specialist skills for designing and creating infrastructure that functions in the coastal environment.
- In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Rank...
Do you want to protect coastal communities from the threat of flooding? Are you interested in how engineers think about the sustainability of our coastlines and the consequences of climate change? Would you like to design large structures that withstand the strength of storms and the sea? Our Coastal Engineers graduate with the skills and knowledge of a Civil Engineer combined with specialist skills for designing and creating infrastructure that functions in the coastal environment.<br/><br/><br/>- In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking we are eighth out of 50, and the highest ranked UK university, for Marine/Ocean Engineering.<br/><br/><br/>- Distinguish yourself professionally with an accredited degree. Our BEng (Hons) is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Youll qualify for membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Institution of Structural Engineers.<br/><br/><br/>- Flexibility to change to other civil engineering programmes. <br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our £19 million Marine Building, where you’ll find facilities for teaching water and coastal engineering. You’ll be taught modules in coastal engineering and water management, preparing you to specialise in design or flood risk management.<br/><br/><br/>- Students in engineering, science and the arts will have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.<br/><br/><br/>- Lay strong foundations for a successful career using our extensive industry links to secure a paid, one-year work placement. Gain the confidence, real-world know-how and vital industry experience employers are looking for.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn a host of design skills from problem solving to sustainable development, as well as enhancing the critical thinking that plays a key role in the work of a civil engineer.<br/><br/><br/>- Work with the latest industry-standard software, in our high specification laboratories. You’ll develop a strong understanding of fundamental principles, while honing your skills at the same time.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from professionally qualified experts with relevant experience from the civil engineering industry, and researchers with national and international reputations. <br/><br/><br/>- Increase your employability by taking an extra-curricular Health and Safety Executive (HSE), recognised diving qualification (subject to availability).<br/><br/><br/>- Progress onto MEng (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering at the end of the second year, subject to achieving the required level of academic performance on the BEng (Hons).<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your professional skills including communication, self-management, team working and leadership so you’re ready to hit the ground running in your future career.<br/><br/><br/>- We offer a mentoring scheme that puts you in touch with our professional network of alumni. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn in a progressive environment, the University of Plymouth is a recipient of the Athena Bronze award, in recognition of advancing the careers of women scientists and engineers. <br/><br/><br/>- You will receive support and inspiration from enthusiastic academic staff from the day you arrive through to your joining our exciting profession as a graduate Plymouth Engineer.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H255
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
112
128
from a minimum of 2 A Levels to include Grade C at A Level Maths plus applicants must be studying a second relevant subject: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma in Engineering / Maths related subject. Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction, including 12 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Maths and 12 Level 3 credits at Merit in a second relevant subject
28
32
to include 4 in Higher Level Maths and be studying a second relevant subject. GCSE English and Maths accepted within.
DDD
To include Distinction in Units: Unit 4: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians Unit 28: Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians. OR From BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma, Distinction in Units: Unit 1: Engineering Principles Unit 7: Calculus to solve Engineering Problems Unit 8: Further Engineering Mathematics.
112 to 128 UCAS points to include H4 in Maths plus all applicants must be studying a second relevant science subject at Higher Level.
Considered in a related subject in combination with A Level Maths
112 to 128 points to include C in Advanced Higher Maths plus applicants must also be studying a second relevant Advanced Higher science subject.
Accepted in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
112 to 128 UCAS points from a minimum 2 A Levels to include Grade C at A Level Maths plus applicants must also be studying a second relevant subject: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.
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Accepted in combination
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