Oceanography

Overview

Course Details

At the Oceanography MSc course offered by the University of Southampton you’ll be taught by researchers at the forefront of their disciplines, contributing to some of today’s biggest challenges, such as:

• sea-level rise
• ocean pollution
• sustainable fisheries
• climate change
• deep-sea mining
• marine biodiversity

This course is open to UK and international students who are passionate about working in marine science but may not have previous experience. This course welcomes students from all scientific backgrounds.

You’ll benefit from the centre’s modern equipment, laboratory facilities and dedicated teaching vessel, Callista. Our flexible course structure means you can mix and match your module choices to adapt your studies around career goals

This course also allows you to specialise your studies in a specific area.

Study theme options include:

• Marine Biology and Ecology
• Physical Oceanography and Climate Dynamics
• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Marine Geology and Geophysics

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of oceanography careers. With this master's, you can work in a wide range of organisations - from global corporations and consultancies to government agencies, museums and universities. Transferable skills in analysis, research, problem-solving and teamwork mean you'll be ideally suited for a variety of different roles. Past students have gone on to the following jobs:

• marine scientist
• oceanographer
• geologist
• fisheries officer
• oil spill consultant
• marine science officer

Around one-third of our students have gone on to complete PhD research. Past students have gone to work at the following organisations:

• British Antarctic Survey
• Environment Agency
• BP
• Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
• Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS)
• Natural England