Ocean and Earth Science by Research

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MSc Ocean and Earth Science by Research provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. About this course Join one of the largest marine science communities in Europe and a global top 100* university and address some of our biggest environmental challenges. You’ll study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), our school for marine education and research. You’ll benefit from access to our very own research vessel, the R.V. International tuition fees are £31,200 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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