Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MRes

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) You must have a good (2:1) second class Honours degree or equivalent in any scientific discipline plus a minimum of AS level Mathematics (or equivalent).

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 7.0 (with minimum of 6.5 in writing, 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking) CAE: level B

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. CV Applications are considered throughout the year; most candidates will be invited to interview to discuss the programme in more detail.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. southampton.ac.uk/..es_ocean_science.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

Semester one modules generally run from October to January. Second semester modules are taught in a two to three week intensive format between February and May. The full-time programme lasts one year. The research component is undertaken throughout the whole year and normally finishes with the submission of your dissertation by the end of September.

The part-time programme lasts between two and five years. Students normally undertake the taught component over two years. The research component is undertaken throughout your period of study. You will have until the September of your fifth year in which to complete your research and submit your dissertation.