BScOceanography with Physical Geography

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	F7F8

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/..hysical_geography.page

Overview

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Programme structure

On this degree in oceanography with physical geography you can choose modules to create a programme that matches your particular scientific aptitude and interests. Beyond a common core of basic marine science and a structured choice of modules offered by Geography, you can pursue biological, chemical, physical or geological aspects of oceanography. This will give you the opportunity to acquire high-level scientific skills while learning about the diverse and complex phenomena that are found in the ocean and their interactions with processes on land.

Career opportunities

Studying the sciences of both the oceans and the land gives you the knowledge and skills required to pursue a range of scientific careers.

Many of our oceanography degree graduates 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 the mining sector.

Careers in mainstream journalism or specialist scientific publishing are also attainable for graduates with degrees in oceanography with physical geography.