Hydrography University of Plymouth

Overview

  Hydrography programme from University of Plymouth  provides interdisciplinary, industry-focused training in modern hydrographic science, surveying and data analysis. Combining theory with extensive hands-on experience, the programme develops the technical, analytical and professional skills needed to work confidently with advanced survey technologies and progress into a global marine career.

Key facts

Period 1 – an intensive 12 week programme of classroom learning and field activities prepare you for the technical aspects of surveying and the research required in master’s study. 70 per cent lectures/seminars and 30 per cent practical, either within the laboratory, workshop, in the field or afloat. Assessment is continual or by coursework.

Period 2 – includes specialisms in advanced studies with a combination of the advanced hydrography and survey project management modules, designed to prepare students for practical roles and management decisions when completing hydrographic tasks on behalf of future employers. Modules are selected based on industrial expectations and potential career requirements. 80 per cent lectures/seminars, 20 per cent practical. Assessment is a mix of coursework and formal examination for core modules, and coursework and presentation for the one optional module (depending on selection).

Period 3 – undertake a self-managed final dissertation, supervised by an assigned academic. May comprise a desk study, laboratory experimentation, field observations, data acquisitions and processing.

If you choose to study part‑time, you’ll follow a fixed timetable. For further details about part‑time study structures, please email science.engineering@plymouth.ac.uk.