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- Ocean Exploration and Surveying
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
On this course you’ll explore offshore and environmental surveying, marine remote sensing, oceanography, underwater acoustics, digital mapping and geographical information systems. A focus on the practical application of survey technology to the marine environment gives you highly sought after skills in hydrographic surveying, mapping, measurement and visualisation of the seafloor and underlying geology.You will develop your range of practical skills with our own fully-equipped fleet of boats. You’ll have the opportunity to experience an overseas field course. You will have the option to take the industry-recognised professional diving qualification (HSE Professional SCUBA) alongside your degree.In the 2020 National Student Survey, 100 per cent expressed overall satisfaction with the course 100 per cent of students felt staff on this course were good at explaining things and 100 per cent found the course intellectually stimulating. Experience extensive vocational elements with an emphasis on hands-on experience using current hydrographic and surveying methods and state-of-the-art technology as used by the survey industry.Benefit from strong industry links and excellent home and overseas employment prospects.Develop your range of practical skills with our own fully-equipped fleet of boats, a new £4.65 million Marine Station used as a base for fieldwork afloat, industry standard oceanographic and surveying equipment, and a type-approved ship simulator.Option to take the industry-recognised professional diving qualification (HSE Professional SCUBA) alongside your degree and an optional dedicated scientific diving module to provide training and qualification for diving-based research projects and employment (limited places and additional costs apply).Option to experience an overseas field course.3 years (plus optional placement) Full Time.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
75th
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Campus address
Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England
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Subject ranking
24th out of 27 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 222121 54%23rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10082.0 82%16th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 78%17th
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