PostgraduateFull-time

Applied Coastal and Offshore Geoscience (MSc)

University of SouthamptonSouthampton, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Geology
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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Overview

Gain knowledge of coastal, ocean, and seafloor behaviour relevant to the design of coastal and offshore infrastructure on this master's course. You can study full or part time, giving you flexibility in how you structure your studies. You'll develop valuable skills in applied geoscience to deal with hazards such as erosion, flooding, and habitat degradation to marine environments. As a graduate with an Applied Coastal and Offshore Geoscience degree, you'll develop the skills needed to address the complex challenges facing our marine environments and increased demand for resources. You'll be able to devise and inform sustainable solutions that support the transition to low carbon, resource efficient and climate resilient economies and societies. With your expertise you'll make a difference to our planet and its people. You'll develop: your ability to create adaptive and sustainable solutions as a team experience in designing resilient coastal and marine infrastructure strong analytical

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · Subjects: STEM

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

Fees

International students: £35,200 a year (2027/28, from the university's page, checked 31 October 2026)

UK students: £10,000 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

Campus

  • Southampton, United Kingdom

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To apply, you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution. Depending on which course you apply for, your minimum grade requirement will be a: first class degree equivalent, with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or more; UK 2:1 degree equivalent, with a GPA of at least 3.2 but less than 3.6; UK 2:2 degree equivalent, with a GPA of at least 2.8 but less than 3.2; If you miss your requirement by 0.2 grade points or less you might still be eligible to apply if you attended a particularly prestigious university. If this is the case, submit a question to the International Team with details of your GPA and the course you want to apply for.

English language

Each course has its own English language proficiency requirement, expressed as an English language band (A to I) and its International English Language Testing System (IELTS) equivalent

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Scholarships at University of Southampton

29 for this level
  • Biological Sciences Global Impact Scholarship
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Environmental and Life Sciences Global Impact Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Geography and Environmental Science Global Impact Scholarship
All scholarships at University of Southampton

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TuitionGBP 35,200
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 50,586

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