Modules

Year 1 From your very first week, you’ll be experiencing real marine science, collecting and working with live data using our own fleet of research vessels. You’ll learn the underpinning aspects of the physics, chemistry and biology that are critical to understanding the pivotal role played by the Earth’s oceans in our modern society. Alongside this, you’ll develop hands‑on skills using cutting-edge scientific instruments, learning how to collect, analyse and communicate data with confidence. You’ll build these skills where it matters most: out in the field, turning theory into practice through real-world scientific experiences. Year 2 In your second year, you’ll deepen your understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes that drive our oceans, while starting to specialise in the dynamic forces shaping both open‑ocean and coastal environments. You’ll receive advanced, hands-on training in professional oceanographic techniques, from mastering state‑of‑the-art instruments to learning how to deploy them confidently at sea. Thanks to input from leading industry partners, everything you learn is aligned with real career pathways and the skills employers are looking for. As your independence grows, you’ll design a proposal for your final‑year research project, setting the foundation for your own scientific investigation. You’ll also have the chance to broaden your horizons by exploring exciting areas such as meteorology, remote sensing and even scientific diving. Optional placement year Many of our students choose to take an optional placement year between their second and final years, gaining invaluable hands‑on experience in real scientific environments. You can choose to complete a minimum six‑month work placement anywhere in the world, gaining practical, career‑focused experience directly linked to your studies. This is your opportunity to apply your skills in real‑world settings, explore potential career paths and build valuable professional networks that can help shape your future in the field. Final year In your final year, you’ll bring everything together! You’ll complete your learning in advanced aspects of ocean dynamics and coastal processes, sharpening your expertise in the complex systems that shape our marine environment. A residential fieldtrip gives you the chance apply everything you’ve learned into a real-world setting alongside peers and expert staff. You’ll also have the freedom to tailor your learning through optional modules, exploring cutting-edge areas such the use of Big Data in solving current challenges in the marine system, climate science or marine pollution. A major component of your final year is your research project. Working under the supervision of an academic specialist, you’ll apply the knowledge, techniques and scientific understanding you’ve developed throughout your degree to an independent piece of research, giving you the chance to explore a topic you’re passionate about and demonstrate your capabilities as an ocean scientist. For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Assessment method

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Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS