Young student of robotics working on project

Why Plymouth?

Attend an open day

"I attended open days at four other universities and Plymouth won on location, facilities, and the friendliness of staff."
James Hawkins, BSc (Hons) Computer Science graduate.

Find out more and book your place.

Open day ambassador talking to visitors

Student projects shine at our Student Showcase event

Celebrating the impressive work of our engineering students and the diverse range of research and development projects they undertake, the Student Showcase event allows students to demonstrate their exciting creations to external visitors from industry, fellow students and members of academic staff, and discuss their plans for the future.
Jack speaks about his experience on MEng (Hons) Robotics and presenting his project at the Student Showcase event.
Kevin Stewart, Senior Designer at Alstom, talks about his experience as an employer at the showcase.

Our research expertise

Apply to the Tamar Engineering Project

Open for applications to ambitious students who want to embark on a career in engineering and who have shown potential for high academic achievement at A level, but whose background or personal circumstances may be a barrier to university study. Successful applicants will receive:
  • £3,000 per annum towards living costs for the duration of the taught element of their degree (usually three years)
  • £1,500 fee waiver per annum
  • one-to-one mentoring from an industry expert.

Athena Swan Silver

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics was awarded an Athena Swan Silver award in September 2024 which demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.
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