Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering MSc (PG)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering MSc (PG) at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £19500 | £23500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £14500 - £23500 | £18000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24556 | £30929 | £35939 |
25-75 percentile range | £21037 - £28149 | £23857 - £42071 | £28098 - £51622 |
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Course Description
The MSc Offshore Renewable Energy: Engineering programme (MSc OREE) is a deepening engineering programme which combines study in specialist, advanced engineering technologies that underpin the development of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) systems. The MSc OREE programme is designed to take advantage of the offshore renewable energy specialisms present in the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (SECaM), and to take advantage of the international reputation that Plymouth has in this sector, as highlighted by the leadership of the EPSRC ORE Supergen Hub. The MSc OREE programme will be a one year MSc course, incorporating subjects including the mechanics of ORE structures, computer aided engineering, power systems, naval architecture, simulation and optimisation of engineering systems, operation and maintenance and experimental and numerical modelling. A dissertation over the summer will provide students the opportunity to carry out a research project of their choosing, working alongside the international leading research being carried out in ORE at Plymouth. The programme is designed to target previous engineering graduates (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical and similar) who seek a deepening pathway specific to an engineering career in the ORE sector. This will include BEng and BSc graduates who need to achieve a Masters and also MEng graduates requiring new skills to move sector. It may also be suitable for a limited number of non-engineering graduates with a sufficient mathematical background and relevant industrial experience. The MSc OREE programme is designed to meet industry’s need for suitably trained engineers, as detailed in a recent review of the skills requirements of the UK Offshore Wind Industry. The ORE sector has experienced rapid growth over the last decade, especially within the UK, but also internationally. However the full potential of ORE resources still remains to be fully exploited and as such the industry is expected to continue to grow. New technological developments within ORE are essential to meet UK and global climate change objectives, and to make major contributions towards innovation, jobs and growth. The UK has the ambition to lead the world in developing these technologies and the Government has put ‘Clean Growth’ at the centre of its modern Industrial Strategy. The UK is ahead of much of the world in certain subsectors, such as operation and maintenance, and has the largest installed capacity on the international stage. In a recent review of the Skills and Labour Requirements of the UK Offshore Wind Industry, employment in the offshore wind sector is predicted to increase from 10,000 jobs in 2017 to 36,000 in 2032, with employment demand ‘strongest for technicians and engineers’. Some of the skills listed as crucial to the success of the industry are given as technical, electrical, control and instrumentation – all of which will be covered by this programme. Mainland UK waters are also among the best in the world for wave and tidal energy resource, holding 50% of Europe’s tidal resource, and with the potential to meet up to 20% of the UK’s current electricity demand. It has been predicted that the wave and tidal energy sector could create 20,000 skilled jobs in the next decade and the sector could contribute around £4 billion to UK GDP by 2050. The MSc OREE programme is designed to provide the trained engineers that the ORE sector needs to reach its full potential. It is anticipated that graduates will obtain employment either within the rapidly expanding offshore wind industry or within the developing tidal and wind industries. The skills developed during this course would also provide the opportunity for employment elsewhere within either the marine engineering sector or the renewable energy sectors.
Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering MSc (PG) at Plymouth University
35% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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2:2 or above in engineering, mathematics, robotics, marine, computing and physical science related subjects.
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above. 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 and not less than 5.5 in all components.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023