13 Part-time Master's degrees in Oceanography

Are you passionate about ocean and eager to explore its diverse applications in science, conservation, innovation, and beyond? The MARRES - Ocean Science, Conservation & Innovation programs from Université Côte d'Azur offers a unique educational pathway that goes beyond traditional research careers, opening doors to a multitude of professional opportunities.

In Dalhousie University’s Master of Science in Oceanography programme, you will learn from and collaborate with leading experts. The programme combines global fieldwork, research at sea, and coursework across all major sub-disciplines, giving you the skills and experience to contribute to impactful, real-world research in marine science.

The Digital Ocean programme offered by Bangor University is an innovative, multidisciplinary programme designed for students who want to harness cutting-edge digital technologies to explore, analyse, and understand the marine environment.

Gain a deep quantitative understanding of the climate system with the Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate degree offered at the University of Reading.

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Technology program at University of Maryland is a 30-credit program designed for meteorologists, oceanographers and environmental scientists who need cutting-edge skills and knowledge in atmospheric and oceanic science, in the computational methods used in the field, and in air quality science.

The Master of Ocean Leadership at The University of Western Australia provides graduates from any field with ocean-related leadership skills and expertise across marine science, engineering, law, resource economics and environmental management.  

Ocean Sciences (Research) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia provides students with the opportunity to experience the research process to instil the passion for discovery and to acquire research skills and deepen their knowledge in an area of science.

The Oceanography programme at the University of Rhode Island is a flexible postgraduate degree offered at the Narragansett Bay Campus. Students can complete this M.S. full-time in two years or part-time over three to five years. It provides specialised training in biological, chemical, and physical marine sciences.

The Master of Science in Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management M.Sc. is offered at University of Trinidad and Tobago 

The Coastal and Ocean Administration - Science and Technology programme at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree. This multidisciplinary course focuses on marine science management and technology, offering students access to resources across five diverse university campuses.

Throughout the Advanced Oceanography for Professionals course from MLA College you will already have the skills, knowledge and expertise to undertake this stand-alone independent, workplace based project.

Physical Oceanography from University of New South Wales offers graduates in science, engineering or relevant disciplines advanced access to understanding the ocean’s physical processes. 

In this Master of Oceanography course from The University of Western Australia, you will develop advanced knowledge of the physical, chemical, geological and biological interactions applied to coastal and ocean systems as well as important practical and problem-solving skills.