Program Overview
The Hydrography at Plymouth University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Hydrography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Hydrography programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core modulesMAR524MSc DissertationMAR522Survey Project ManagementMAR523Digital MappingMAR513Research Skills and MethodsMAR520HydrographyMAR521Acoustic and Oceanographic SurveyingOptional modulesMAR517Coastal Erosion and ProtectionMAR529Marine PlanningMAR530Managing Marine EcosystemsMAR507Economics of the Marine EnvironmentMAR518Remote Sensing and GIS
- MAR524MSc Dissertation
- MAR522Survey Project Management
- MAR523Digital Mapping
- MAR513Research Skills and Methods
- MAR520Hydrography
- MAR521Acoustic and Oceanographic Surveying
- MAR517Coastal Erosion and Protection
- MAR529Marine Planning
- MAR530Managing Marine Ecosystems
- MAR507Economics of the Marine Environment
- MAR518Remote Sensing and GIS
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will need a good degree in survey, technology or science. You may still be acceptable without recent formal qualifications - enquire about your suitability.
If you are interested in following the programme on a part-time basis you\'re encouraged to contact the programme leader.
If you have overseas qualifications you can check your comparability with the UK equivalent through NARIC, who provide an advisory service.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
