Program Overview
The Oceanography at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 Oceanography 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Oceanography programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Marine Biology-Environments and Organisms
- Marine Biology-Processes and Impacts
- Physical Oceanography
- Biological Oceanography
- Geological Oceanography
- Chemical Oceanography
- Aquatic Photosynthesis
- Marine Microplankton Ecology
- Ecology of Pelagic Marine Animals
- Benthic Biological Oceanography
- Molecular Methods in Marine Ecology
- Deep-Sea Biology
- Ocean Minerals
- Biogeochemical Methods in Oceanography
- Aquatic Microbial Geochemistry
- Earth System Science and Global Change
- Observational Physical Oceanography
- Origin of Sedimentary Rocks
- Elemental Composition Changes
- Topics in Marine Geochemistry
- Sedimentary Geochemistry
- Math Techniques for Oceanographers
- Ocean Waves I
- Ocean Waves II
- Marine Hydrodynamics
- Small-Scale Air-Sea Interaction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- completed Graduate Admissions Application
- application fee
- one transcript for each post-secondary institution attended
- standardized exam scores
- Residency Declaration Form
- official TOEFL or IELTS exam scores
- proof of sufficient funding
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months