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Geological Oceanography - MSci

Bangor University

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Like its BSc counterpart, this four year degree focuses on the study of marine sediments within an Earth system science context. You will learn about sedimentary processes the origin, transport and deposition of particles in the marine environment, and marine sediments and rocks, in particular those formed in the past 2 million years, but also further back in time. This MSci differs from the BSc course as it places emphasis on gaining skills and knowledge of direct relevance to the offshore survey and hydrocarbon industry.Geological Oceanographers are required to tackle issues such as offshore site investigation related to renewable energy infrastructure and oil and gas exploration, climate and sea-level change, and coastal erosion. These are challenging and buoyant areas of development there is currently a lack of qualified people for these roles. After graduation, you will not only have a deep understanding of the ‘earth system’, but you will also have a broad range of practical skills in sedimentology, geophysics and geotechnics. The data integration skills we teach on this degree are in short supply in the offshore industry, this means you will have a good chance of getting a great job after you finish your degree.We are one of the largest university centres teaching marine sciences in the UK and among the biggest in Europe.The geologists on our staff have expertise in the relevant subject areas and we have strong links with the offshore and hydrocarbon industry.We are unique in the UK in offering the sedimentology / geophysics / geotechnics combination of subject areas – and the School of Ocean Sciences is very well recognized amongst practicing professionals as providing high quality employees to the offshore sector.Placement Year and International Experience Year AvailableCareersThis course is ideal preparation for careers in offshore site investigation related to renewable energy infrastructure and the offshore industry, research, environmental impact assessment, the water supply industry, coastal zone management, government advisory bodies and the scientific media.

Tuition fees

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£ 19,000per year

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University information

Bangor University

Bangor University

Bangor University

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Bangor Main campus, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geology

    27th out of 27

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    102 46%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    22nd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    8th

    6

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