BSc Geological Oceanography
Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 120-144 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A Levels: Including grades BC in two science subjects (Physics, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM-DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM-DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental*: DDM-DDD International Baccalaureate Diploma (Including H6 H5 in 2 science subjects) Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE Science: pass required* T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Similar subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Core topics include Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Programming. Ship-based fieldwork is conducted aboard the RV Prince Madog, with additional field trips to Eryri National Park and the UNESCO GeoMôn Global Geopark. A self-directed dissertation project forms the final-year assessment.
Modules
- Earth Systems and Processes
- Earth, Climate and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Anglesey Geology Field Course
- Marine Biogeochemistry
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Remote Sensing and Geophysics
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Ice and Oceans
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Rivers, Coasts and Oceans
- Sediment Dynamics
- Coastal Processes Field Study
- Marine Geology and Applications
- Dissertation
- Marine Pollution
- Applied Geophysics