Typically, you will be a practicing engineer, employed in a related area of the industry and seeking registration from the IMarEST at Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Marine Engineer (CMarEng) level.

This programme is designed to augment you professional skills.

Entry routes are flexible, and could be made up of formal academic qualifications, experience or a combination of the two. Membership of professional bodies such as IMarEST will count favourably.

Detailed information about the entry criteria.

Minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in engineering or physical science subject e.g. geography, environmental science or physics.

Students with advanced standing who can evidence an academic ability to similar levels may also be considered.

Applicants with overseas qualifications can check their compatibility with the UK equivalent through ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service. 

English language requirements 

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.

If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required.

The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. 

For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office.

For an informal enquiry, please contact Dr Martyn Hann by email: martyn.hann@plymouth.ac.uk.