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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Highfield Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
21-SEP-26
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
About this courseExplore the processes that drive our global Earth system on land, in the ocean, in the crust, and in the atmosphere.On your three-year Environmental Geoscience degree you'll combine geology, geography, and oceanography to gain extensive knowledge of Earth, marine, and environmental sciences. You'll also be able to choose a Geoscience or Marine pathway to tailor the course to your interests.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.
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University information
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University League Table
15th
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Campus address
Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
11th out of 70 2
15th out of 29 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 205139 68%21st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%6th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 79%46th
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Entry standards
/ Max 225137 61%14th
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/ Max 10078.0 78%20th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 78%20th
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