BSc (Hons) Geography with Ocean Science at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A geography degree with a focus on oceans and coasts, combining ocean science with GIS and data analysis, and field work in the south west including the UK's first National Marine Park.

Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Introduction to Biodiversity and Marine Ecosystems, Glaciers, Deserts and Climate Change, Water, Landscapes and Environmental Management, Sustainable Futures, Our Digital Planet, Global Ocean Processes and Waves, Tides and Coastal Dynamics. Later modules include Ocean Dynamics, Coastal Geomorphology and Estuaries and an Independent Project.

Career pathways

Graduates work in areas such as environmental consultancy, flood risk, environmental planning, geospatial science, education, commerce, transport and the public sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points. GCSE mathematics and English language grade C/4 or above. A levels: 104 points from a minimum of two A levels. 18-unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM (applicants must list the full modules studied). Access to HE Diploma: pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. science, humanities, combined) including GCSE English and Mathematics grade C/4 or above with at least 33 credits at merit. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26-27 overall, with English and mathematics included. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Duration: 3 years

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