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Oceanography at University of Southampton - UCAS

Course summary

Uncover the secrets of our oceans. On your four-year integrated Oceanography master's degree, accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST), you'll join one of the largest marine science communities in Europe, learning about the breadth of oceanography and the oceans whilst building your practical knowledge and skills. You'll study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research, teaching, and technology development in ocean and Earth science, and will graduate primed to pursue an extensive range of careers.* While at Southampton, youlll study a broad and varied range of topics including:

  • Coastal change, from beach dynamics to sea level rise
  • Ocean currents
  • Globally connecting tropics to poles
  • The physical and chemical controls on life in the oceans
You'll develop your practical skills in the laboratory and on board our research vessels, which are moored minutes away from the lecture theatres, you'll take part in a dedicated oceanography field course and research-orientated independent projects, and you'll learn from academics who have influenced policy and decision-making in government at national and European level. You'll also benefit from our close links with industry, governments, and other major oceanography and marine biology centres around the world. *Ocean and Earth Science at Southampton is ranked 8th in the UK and top 40 globally, QS World Rankings by Subject (Earth and Marine Science) 2026, and 97% of Ocean and Earth Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2021/2022).

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years, which gives you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate. For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page.

Assessment method

Your learning is delivered, and assessed, through a wide range of methods to ensure you develop a broad variety of skills that will set you up for success after graduation. The learning activities for this course include lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group, projects and independent learning. We’ll assess you using coursework, laboratory reports and essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations and written exams.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, Institute of

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
F700
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSEs: Applicants must hold GCSE English Language (or GCSE English), Mathematics and Science (minimum grade C/4).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/oes/undergraduate/courses/oceanography/f700_msci_oceanography.page?#entry_requirements%0A____________________


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5Band C: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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
EU £28800 Year 1
International £28800 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

The fees shown are applicable to 2024 entry and are for illustrative purposes only. Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Oceanography at University of Southampton - UCAS