Overview

Combining expertise in oceanography, programming, data science, and machine learning, this Digital Ocean programme offered by Bangor University equips graduates with the skills needed to address global challenges in marine science, climate change, and ocean sustainability.

Key Features

Interdisciplinary approach: Gain expertise in ocean science, programming, and data analytics to tackle real-world marine challenges.

Advanced technical training: Learn highly sought-after skills in Python, MATLAB, GIS, and machine learning.

Research-led teaching: Benefit from Bangor’s internationally recognised expertise in marine science and digital ocean technologies.

Career-ready skills: Graduates are well-equipped for careers in marine research, environmental consultancy, ocean observing systems, and data science.

The Digital Ocean MSc is ideal for students with backgrounds in marine science, environmental science, or related disciplines who want to use digital innovation to transform our understanding of the ocean.

If you are passionate about the marine environment and want to develop cutting-edge technical skills to study and protect it, as well as super charge your career, this course is for you.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climate and climate change, understanding Earth’s climate system, past and future climate change, and the ocean’s role in regulating global climate.

Information visualisation, developing skills to communicate complex oceanographic data effectively through digital visualisation techniques.

Programming & data science, learning Python programming and MATLAB to analyse and model oceanographic data, with a focus on real-world applications.

Machine learning and AI, exploring predictive modelling and AI-driven solutions for marine research and conservation.

Ocean data analysis, learning state-of-the-art tools such as GIS, numerical modelling, and remote sensing to interpret ocean dynamics.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Applications: throughout the year, but we would generally advise that you send in your application form by the end of June (for September intake).

Language

English

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates are normally expected to have a minimum 2.ii Bachelors degree in a numerical science.

Graduates from other subject areas (e.g. Geography, Geology, Biology or other sciences) and those with two or more years relevant work experience are also encouraged to apply. Applications will be assessed on individual merit. Applicants are expected to demonstrate high levels of motivation and experience in their Personal Statement and CV and must have qualifications in mathematics to A-level (or equivalent) or beyond.

Personal Statement.

All applications must be accompanied by reference. (The reference requirement is waived for recent Bangor University graduates only).

International applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum English language requirements are IELTS 6.5 (with no element below 6.0), or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11500 GBP / year

≈ 11500 GBP / year

Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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