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Tuition USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Santa Cruz, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Ocean Sciences at University of California Santa Cruz is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 Ocean Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 8
  5. Tuition: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Santa Cruz, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Ocean Sciences 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. Physical Oceanography
  2. Chemical Oceanography
  3. Marine Geology
  4. Biological Oceanography

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A minimum of two quarters or two semesters in each of the following: A calculus series, chemistry, and physics with labs, and
  • One course in each of the following is required: Earth sciences or geological principles, biology, and statistics (or biostatistics).

English Proficiency: IELTS 8 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 8

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of California Santa Cruz 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 California, Santa Cruz

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months