Course summary
This is a Connected Degree Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course. Overview Marine environments cover 70% of the Earth's surface and represent more than 95% of the world's biosphere. On this BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science degree course, accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), you'll develop your understanding of this vital resource and learn how to protect its delicate ecosystems from climate change, overfishing and pollution.
- Investigate marine ecosystems in our environmental laboratories and Institute of Marine Sciences, our internationally renowned shoreside marine station packed with expert staff, a floating research platform and purpose-built 318m2 aquatic centre
- Make the most of our coastal location with marine excursions on the Solent, and learn powerboating with the RYA or scientific and technical diving certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
- Have the chance to conduct research in places such as Somerset, Isle of Wight, Malta, Portugal, Malaysia and Belize
- Build experience on a one-year work placement, or study abroad at one of our partner universities in Spain, France or Poland
- marine scientist
- marine environmental consultant
- environmental chemist
- geographic information scientist
- fish health inspector
- marine conservation officer
- environmental policy officer
- coastal management officer
- wildlife protection officer
Modules
Year 1 Core modules in this year include:
- Analysis of the Earth and Environment (20 credits)
- Ecology, Plants and Human Impact (20 credits)
- Environmental Processes and Hazards (20 credits)
- Global Environmental Challenges (20 credits)
- How the Earth Works (20 credits)
- Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography (20 credits)
- Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring (20 credits)
- Environmental Fieldwork and Professional Skills (20 credits)
- Marine Organisms and Ecosystems (20 credits)
- Oceanography (20 credits)
- Research Skills (20 credits)
- Developing Professional Skills (20 credits)
- Energy Resources and the Science of Zero Carbon (20 credits)
- Environmental Change (20 credits)
- Gis and Remote Sensing (20 credits)
- Introduction to Teaching (20 credits)
- Practical Boating Skills (20 credits)
- Scientific Diving Techniques (20 credits)
- Marine Ecology and Conservation (20 credits)
- Research Project (40 credits)
- Analytical Methods for Earth and Environmental Sciences (20 credits)
- Climate Change (20 credits)
- Coastal Recreation - Planning and Management (20 credits)
- Conservation in a Changing World (20 credits)
- Environmental Assessment and Management (20 credits)
- Environmental Pollution and Waste Management (20 credits)
- Fisheries and Aquaculture (20 credits)
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through:
- field work or lab notebook recordings
- reports
- essays
- site surveys
- computer-based exercises
- posters
- oral presentations
- Year 1 students: 52% by written exams, 8% by practical exams and 40% by coursework
- Year 2 students: 43% by written exams, 12% by practical exams and 45% by coursework
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Environmental Sciences, Institute of
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F912
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £19200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP