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PostgraduateMSc

Oceanography

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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1 yearDuration
£31,200Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Oceanography at University of Southampton is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding the physical world. 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 Explore Oceanography at a global top 100* university. Over this one year course you will study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), home to one of the largest groups of marine and earth scientists in the world. You will be provided with a broad foundation in marine science through an interdisciplinary introductory module. 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 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ing topics ranging across marine biology
Oceanography
Climate
Biogeochemistry
Geology and geophysics before undertaking a research project on a topic of your choosing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£31,200

Home Student Fee

£11,000

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Southampton

University of Southampton offers Oceanography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#87QS World
#15UK Ranking
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