Course summary
Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university. The National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research and teaching in Earth and marine science, attracts experts from around the world. The combination of direct access to ships and ocean technology, and a strong research emphasis, provides many opportunities for fieldwork and scientific cruises not traditionally found in university environments. We offer postgraduate training at PhD level. You’ll carry out research of the highest quality, leading to publications in top journals. We are a large, world-ranking and interdisciplinary community. Our research generally focuses on one of these areas:
- Geology and geophysics
- Marine biology and ecology
- Palaeoceanogreaphy and palaeoclimate
- Marine biochemistry
- Geochemistry
- Physical oceanography
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
You will need to demonstrate satisfactory progress at the end of each year. Your supervisor will complete an annual report that takes into account how you have progressed against your agreed targets, which include training and development activities.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing, reading, speaking and listening. Your awarded certificate needs to be dated within the last 2 years. If you need further English language tuition before starting your degree, you can apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses.
Entry requirements
A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in one of: biological sciences (or a closely related discipline), marine biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental sciences, geography, geology, geophysics, mathematics, natural sciences, oceanography or physics
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Funding for UK and EU students GSNOCS The University of Southampton supports (in conjunction with other funders) additional fully-funded studentships. CASE awards These are associated with some projects carried out in collaboration with a non-academic partner. Students get a top-up to their research training support grant (RTSG) of £1,000 or £2,000 a year. International scholarships GSNOCS GSNOCS has a limited number of international student scholarships, available for highly qualified non-UK/EU applicants to help cover the cost of student fees. You must identify the project(s) you're interested in, and we recommend you contact the relevant supervisors before you apply.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ