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University of Southampton: Oceanography
Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
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Department | Ocean and Earth Science |
Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
AdmissionsPGT.ELS@soton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 023 8059 5000 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
"Explore Oceanography at a global top 100* university.
You'll study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), home to one of the largest group of marine and earth scientists in the world and ranked 4th in the world in Oceanography for academic rankings of global universities.**
This degree is designed primarily for students with no previous specialisation in marine science such as graduates with a degree in biological sciences, chemistry or materials science, physics, mathematics, environmental science, and physical geography.
The programme includes compulsory introductory modules that provide a foundation in interdisciplinary marine science, along with the opportunity to specialise in particular areas through an option of modules, as well as research project experience. To highlight the specialisations possible through the option modules of the programme, we have developed "pathways" of suggested module choices, which include:
- Marine Biology and Ecology
- Physical Oceanography and Climte Dynamics
- Marine Biochemistry
- Marine Geology and Geophysics.
You'll graduate primed to start your career or to continue your exploration in research. Graduates often pursue careers in the marine environmental sector or undertake PhD research in marine sciences.
QS World University Rankings 2023
*Shanghai Ranking - Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022"
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | UK 2.1 Bachelor Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in one of the following subjects: environmental science |
Location | National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS) University of Southampton Waterfront Campus European Way Southampton SO14 3ZH |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
You'll study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), home to one of the largest single group of marine and earth scientists in the world and ranked 4th in the world in Oceanography for academic rankings of global universities*.
This degree is designed primarily for students with no previous specialisation in marine science such as graduates with a degree in biological sciences, chemistry or materials science, physics, mathematics, environmental science, physical geography or related disciplines. The programme includes compulsory introductory modules that provide a foundation in interdisciplinary marine science, along with the opportunity to specialise in particular areas through an option of modules, as well as research project experience. To highlight the specialisations possible through the option modules of the programme, we have developed "pathways" of suggested module choices, which include: Marine Biology and Ecology, Physical Oceanography and Climte Dynamics, Marine Biochemistry, Marine Geology and Geophysics.
Graduates often pursue careers in the marine environmental sector or undertake PhD research in marine sciences.
Subject to revalidation
*Shanghai Ranking - Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | UK 2.1 Bachelor Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in one of the following subjects: environmental science |
Location | National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS) University of Southampton Waterfront Campus European Way Southampton SO14 3ZH |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 26352 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
You'll study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), home to one of the largest single group of marine and earth scientists in the world and ranked 4th in the world in Oceanography for academic rankings of global universities*.
This degree is designed primarily for students with no previous specialisation in marine science such as graduates with a degree in biological sciences, chemistry or materials science, physics, mathematics, environmental science, physical geography or related disciplines. The programme includes compulsory introductory modules that provide a foundation in interdisciplinary marine science, along with the opportunity to specialise in particular areas through an option of modules, as well as research project experience. To highlight the specialisations possible through the option modules of the programme, we have developed "pathways" of suggested module choices, which include: Marine Biology and Ecology, Physical Oceanography and Climte Dynamics, Marine Biochemistry, Marine Geology and Geophysics.
Graduates often pursue careers in the marine environmental sector or undertake PhD research in marine sciences.
Subject to revalidation for 2022 entry.
*Shanghai Ranking - Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | An upper second-class Honours degree is recommended, though students with other backgrounds may be considered. Students without AS-level (or an equivalent standard in other qualifications) mathematics may need to undertake additional individual study for some parts of the course, but will be advised individually at the start of the degree, depending on their option choices. |
Location | National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS) University of Southampton Waterfront Campus European Way Southampton SO14 3ZH |
Fees
EU | 24400 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 24400 GBP for Year 1 |
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