Master in Specialist Facilities And Equipment

Tuition comes to 29,341 USD per year.

Operating directly from the waterfront, this programme places the 13.65m survey vessel RV Falcon Spirit at the heart of your practical education. This aluminium catamaran functions as a mobile laboratory, featuring a moon pool, dry and wet laboratory spaces, and a stable 25m aft deck designed for high-specification marine surveying.

Integrated Marine Research Ecosystem

Beyond the vessel, you will operate within the Marine Institute, a multidisciplinary hub connecting over 3,000 researchers and industry partners. This environment provides:

• Advanced Sonar Systems: Hands-on training with multi-beam echo sounders capable of mapping seabed features up to 400 meters deep, essential for complex underwater visualization and shipwreck analysis.
• Specialized Computing Suites: Dedicated postgraduate facilities equipped with industry-standard acquisition and processing software.
• Field Instrumentation: Access to a comprehensive suite of acoustic sensors, satellite positioning hardware, and land survey equipment.

The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and commercial hydrographic practice, supported by professional technicians, survey experts, and maritime skippers who facilitate your transition into the marine surveying industry.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.