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Bangor University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
4 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MSci Physical Oceanography at Bangor University. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree focuses on the study of the physics of the ocean and the processes which link it to the atmosphere and the cryosphere. You’ll focus on the roles of the shallow seas, which surround the continents, and on interactions between ice and the oceans. Field work and practical sessions are a key element of this degree. 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, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Fluid Dynamics and Ocean Motion
Oceanographic Measurement Techniques
Coastal and Shelf Sea Processes
Climate Dynamics and Ocean Circulation
Polar Oceanography and Ice Interactions
Marine Numerical Modelling
Oceanography Field Work and Data Analysis
Research Project in Physical Oceanography
UCAS Code:F734
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,500 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £30,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH26-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
81%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
74%Learning resources
80%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Bangor University
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