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Marine Environment and Resources

University of Southampton
Tuition GBP 7,520 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Moffat, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Marine Environment and Resources at University of Southampton is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Marine Environment and Resources programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 7,520 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Marine Environment and Resources programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Contemporary Topics
  2. Introduction to Biological Oceanography
  3. Introduction to physical oceanography
  4. Introduction to Chemical Oceanography
  5. Introduction to Marine Geology
  6. Applied and marine geophysics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements

You will need a good (2:1 or an equivalent standard in other qualifications) Honours degree in chemical, biological, physical, Earth and environmental sciences, engineering, oceanography or mathematics. A solid background in mathematics at undergraduate level and familiarity with computers will also be required. If you do not have these qualifications, but have relevant professional experience in coastal sciences, we will consider you.

English Language

If your first language is not English, we need to ensure that your listening, written and spoken English skill would enable you to enjoy the full benefit of your studies. For entry onto our courses, you will need an acceptable English Language qualification such as IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum of 6.5 in writing, 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking, or equivalent in other approved English language tests.

The University of Southampton accepts the following English Language Tests:
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • Pearson PTE (Academic)
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency and Advanced
  • Cambridge English First (FCE) \xc2\x96 only acceptable to applicants applying for foundation year programmes
  • Trinity College London ISE (Integrated Skills in English)

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 7,520 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 7,520 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Southampton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Southampton

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Moffat, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-09-29
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months