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Environmental Geoscience - MSci

University of Southampton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

About this courseExplore the evolving Earth system through the lens of sustainable environmental management.On your four-year integrated Environmental Geoscience master's you'll combine geology, geography, oceanography and environmental science, giving you the freedom to specialise in subjects ranging from environmental law to marine pollution.Based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the leading research centres globally for ocean science, you'll graduate able to pursue further study and careers such as an Geo-environmentalist, Hydrographic Surveyor, Data Scientist or Environmental Consultant.Key features of the course:- Complete an applied and multidisciplinary degree with a high level of fieldwork- Study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the leading research centres globally for ocean science- Benefit from the flexibility to select modules aligned to your interests- Learn through a mixture of lectures, laboratory work, and field work, graduating with real-life skills suited to industry to enhance your employment prospects- Become part of a department ranked 8th in the UK and top 40 globally, QS World Rankings by Subject (Earth and Marine Science) 2026- Join a University where 99% of Ocean and Earth Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2022/2023, published 2025).Student supportOur supervisors will mentor you throughout your studies as you gain the expertise needed to take the next steps in your career. They will help you decide on optional modules, and discuss your future career plans to ensure you are on the right path for you.Further informationThis course is open to UK and international applicants and, depending on the modules you choose, is predominantly based at our Waterfront Campus.

Tuition fees

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£ 31,000per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    Main Site - Highfield Campus, University Road , Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    11th out of 70 2

    15th out of 29 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    139 68%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    6th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    46th

    18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    137 61%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    20th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    20th

    9

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