MSc Oceanography at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Study our Oceanography MSc at the University's School of Ocean and Earth Science, based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS). NOCS is home to the largest single group of marine and earth scientists in the world. On this master's you'll work alongside experts in their field as you learn how to become an oceanographer.

What you will study

We offer a range of compulsory and optional modules. You'll be able to confirm your module selection after you apply. This course runs for a full 12-month year, not an academic year.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including universities, government research laboratories, armed services, charities, marine conservation and environmental consultancies, pollution and water control companies, fisheries and aquaculture organisations. Careers directly related to the course include environmental consultant, nature Conservation officer, water quality scientist, water engineer, hydrogeologist, meteorologist, geophysicist, oceanographer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. We may consider other backgrounds such as relevant engineering or computer science degrees. Oceanography is a numerate discipline and this is reflected in some of the modules you will take. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 35,200 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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