MSciOceanography

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MSci
Course code	F700

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 CAE before January 2015: level C CAE after January 2015: 176 points overall with no component less than 176

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	southampton.ac.uk/..msci_oceanography.page

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Initially you will learn how the fundamental sciences of oceanography interact within the marine environment. Later, more emphasis will be placed on focusing your knowledge of specialised subject-specific marine science. You will develop your practical skills in the laboratory and on board our research vessels. There is also a dedicated oceanography field course and research-orientated independent projects.

Career opportunities

A degree from NOCS will give you true global reach as you look for a rewarding career.

Many of our graduates with degrees in oceanography go on to pursue further qualifications at doctoral or research Masters level in fields such as environmental sciences, water quality management, environmental resource management, environmental coastal engineering, exploration geophysics, seismology, fisheries, marine pollution and mining.

Julie Doran, a graduate of MSci Oceanography, is now a marine scientist with Sea Star Survey Ltd. She explained: “My work is wide-ranging and includes offshore work as a field environmental scientist (which includes grabbing, trawling, water sampling and drop-down camera work), coastal hydrographic survey, laboratory analysis, data processing/interpretation and reporting. The knowledge and skills provided by my degree at NOCS have proved essential for starting a career in marine sciences.”