Geological Oceanography

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MSci Geological Oceanography at Bangor University. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Like its BSc counterpart, this four year degree focuses on the study of marine sediments within an Earth system science context. You will learn about sedimentary processes the origin, transport and deposition of particles in the marine environment, and marine sediments and rocks, in particular those formed in the past 2 million years, but also further back in time. This MSci differs from the BSc course as it places emphasis on gaining skills and knowledge of direct relevance to the offshore survey and hydrocarbon industry. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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