MSci Geological Oceanography
Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 128-152 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A Levels: Including grades BB 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 : DMM - D DD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science : DMM - D DD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental : DMM - D DD 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
MSci in Earth and Environmental Sciences, combining geology, oceanography and marine science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork and Environmental Analysis. The programme allows exit with a BSc (Hons) after three years, with the fourth year dedicated to an extended research project. Fieldwork includes trips to Eryri National Park and the UNESCO-designated GeoMôn Global Geopark.
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
- MOcean Research Project
- Climate and Climate Change
- Sediment Geotechnics
- Perspectives in Marine Science
- Practical High Resolution Geophysics