BSc (Hons)Geography and Oceanography

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	FF78

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in science subjects (at least two) 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.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88-89 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 162

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

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..graphy-bsc-hons/overview

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

Programme Year One

The required modules in Year One provide grounding in Ocean Science and Physical Geography, as well as developing essential and transferable skills that are required throughout your degree programme. Optional modules allow you to focus on areas of environmental sciences that interest you.

Programme Year Two

The required modules in Year Two develop more specialist skills and knowledge in Ocean Sciences and Physical Geography. Optional modules provide further an opportunity to focus on topics of Environmental Sciences that interest you.

Programme Year Three

Students are required to take five research-led core Ocean Science modules and one Physical Geography module. Year Three provides advanced training in Ocean Sciences and the opportunity to conduct an independent research project and to engage in activities at sea during a three day research cruise. Optional modules are available in Physical Geography and Environmental Sciences.

Career opportunities

There has never been a better time to study Ocean Sciences: to understand how the oceans are warming, where sea level is rising, how the oceans are taking up carbon from the atmosphere, and how these changes are affecting plankton and marine life. Our degree programmes are designed to provide you with the skills to tackle these global environmental challenges. The vast majority of our recent graduates gain employment within a degree-related field or continue further within education and research after graduation.

Recent employers include:

British Oceanographic Data Centre
Environment Agency
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
Lloyds (property insurance)
Meteorological Office
Arcus Renewable Energy Consulting Ltd
VerdErg Connectors Limited