Oceanography, M.Sc. | University of Southampton | Southampton, United Kingdom
12 months
Duration
26352 GBP/year
9250 GBP/year
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About

Study the Oceanography MSc course offered by the University of Southampton. NOCS is home to the largest single group of marine and earth scientists in the world. At this master you'll work alongside experts in their field as you learn how to become an oceanographer. You'll learn how they develop their understanding of marine systems, from coasts to the vast unexplored deep ocean.

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Deep-sea ecology
  • Zooplankton Ecology and Processes 
  • Ecological Modelling
  • Global Ocean Carbon Cycle, Ocean Acidification and Climate
  • Seafloor Exploration and Surveying 
  • Large-scale Ocean Processes
  • Computational Data Analysis for Geophysicists and Ocean Scientists

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects:

  • environmental science
  • geology
  • physics
  • physical geography
  • a biological science
  • chemistry
  • mathematics

Tuition Fee

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    26352 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 26352 GBP per year during 12 months.
  • National

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Oceanography.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United Kingdom
EU Scholarship
5000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Commonwealth Master's Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Postgraduate Taught Excellence in English Scholarships
3000 GBP
Grant
03 Sep 2023
Deadline

University of Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline

Japan Gov’t/World Bank
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
8000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Get-Scholarship
2 countries
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
500 GBP
Grant
30 Aug 2023
Deadline

Rapid Formations
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United Kingdom
Amber Scholar
5000 GBP
Grant
14 Jun 2023
Deadline

Unknown
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

The Association of Commonwealth Universities
United Kingdom
Chevening Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

The Association of Commonwealth Universities
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Westminster GREAT Scholarships
10000 GBP
Grant
18 Jun 2023
Deadline

British Council - Accreditation UK
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Chevening Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
01 Nov 2022
Deadline

UK Government
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Marshall Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
01 Oct 2022
Deadline

The Government of the United Kingdom
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
United Kingdom
GREAT Scholarship 2023
10000 GBP
Grant
01 Jun 2023
Deadline

British Council - Accreditation UK
7 countries / Merit-based
GyanDhan Scholarship
100000 INR
Grant
30 Aug 2023
Deadline

GyanDhan
United Kingdom
GREAT Scholarships at University of Derby
11000 GBP
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

British Council - Accreditation UK
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

educations.com
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline

Aga Khan Foundation
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Various benefits
Grant
15 Mar 2022
Deadline

DFID/UK Universities
6 countries / Merit-based
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Apr 2024
Deadline

WEAR & I
United Kingdom
Global Wales Scholarship
10000 GBP
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

British Council - Accreditation UK
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Pinsky Law
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Sambla
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

iVisa
Worldwide
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
29 Jun 2023
Deadline

IvyPanda
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

IMSOGLO
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

IELTS from 6 to 9
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Anonymous Hope Fund
Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

European Commission
Worldwide
Aron Govil Giving Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
09 Aug 2023
Deadline

Ducon Infratechnologies Ltd.
Worldwide / Merit-based
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
965 USD
Grant
Anytime
Deadline

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