You can study an MPhil or an MRes over the course of one year, a PhD over three years or an EngD over four years. PhD & MPhil You can study either option in any of our four research areas: Safety Sustainable Shipping Oil & Gas Marine Renewables You also have the option of studying in any area in which our staff have expertise. Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD) programme As part of your PhD degree, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD). This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here. It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability: the knowledge and intellectual abilities to conduct your research the personal qualities to succeed in your research and chosen career the standards, requirements and conduct of a professional researcher in your discipline working with others and communicating the impact of your research to a wide range of audiences

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