Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 year
Hydrography is crucial to the sustainable management of marine environments. Yet there is an international shortage of hydrographic surveyors, data processors and analysts, during a period when technology is rapidly advancing.
Seize this opportunity to gain a thorough knowledge of the science and technology of hydrography, experiencing the practical application of modern methods and equipment involved in exploring and managing the seabed whilst preparing for a career in this growth area.
A 2:1 or equivalent preferably in surveying, technology or science subjects. We will consider a 2:2 or equivalent or other relevant awards. If you don’t have any recent formal qualifications, we may accept workplace experience.
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From scholarships and loans, to grants from charitable trusts, you can fund your postgraduate study at Plymouth in a number of ways.
There’s an international shortage of skilled hydrographic surveyors, meaning great opportunities and strong industrial and employment links for successful graduates.
Our graduates are employed worldwide in careers including hydrographic surveyors, geophysicists, research and development specialists and operational managers.
Surveying is a core activity in the sustainable management of our coastal and marine environment and resources. Most commercial work is in ocean exploration for the renewable energy sector, maintenance and development of coastal and marine environmental management, maintenance and development of ports, safe navigation, and exploration for energy and minerals.
Core module:
Research Skills and Methods
Hydrography
Acoustic and Oceanographic Surveying
Advanced Hydrography
Survey Project Management
MSc Dissertation
Optional modules:
Coastal Erosion and Protection
Remote Sensing and GIS
Applied Marine Autonomy
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