Oceanography (MSci)

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48 monthsProgram duration

25,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

25 Jan, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

On this MSci Oceanography degree, you'll join one of the largest marine science communities in Europe. You'll address key environmental challenges facing our planet and study marine ecosystems and ocean processes. This includes the opportunity to explore some of the remotest places on Earth.
Go from classroom, to lab, to the field as you study at the world-leading National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS). Our 4-year integrated master’s course will allow you to specialise through years 3 and 4, and to develop your research interests with experts in the field.
You’ll study topics such as:

coastal change, from beach dynamics to sea level rise
ocean currents, globally connecting tropics to poles
the physical and chemical controls on life in the oceans

Fieldwork, practical skills and independent research are core parts of this programme. You’ll have the opportunity to:

choose an independent research project from the range of research that we cover
use modern instruments and sampling methods abroad our research vessel, the RV Callista
use laboratory analysis to explore the makeup of marine environments
develop essential computing skills for professional data analysis
obtain qualifications in first aid and sea survival techniques

You’ll gain the support, guidance and expertise of researchers at the forefront of their fields.
You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to follow a career in areas like:

environmental consultancy
ocean and climate research
coastal engineering and management

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

coastal change, from beach dynamics to sea level rise
ocean currents, globally connecting tropics to poles
the physical and chemical controls on life in the oceans

Fieldwork, practical skills and independent research are core parts of this programme. You’ll have the opportunity to:

choose an independent research project from the range of research that we cover
use modern instruments and sampling methods abroad our research vessel, the RV Callista
use laboratory analysis to explore the makeup of marine environments
develop essential computing skills for professional data analysis
obtain qualifications in first aid and sea survival techniques

You’ll gain the support, guidance and expertise of researchers at the forefront of their fields.
You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to follow a career in areas like:

environmental consultancy
ocean and climate research
coastal engineering and management

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

PTE Academic

62+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

92+

International Baccalaureate

34+

Application Deadline

25 Jan 2024

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,250 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

25,000 GBP

Other Expenses

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Oceanography (MSci)

# =38QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

25,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

25 Jan, 2024Application Deadline

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