Ocean and Earth Science by Research (MSc)

Join one of the largest ocean science communities in Europe and address some of our biggest environmental challenges. You’ll train alongside scientists at a world-leading training centre as you conduct research both in the field and in the laboratory. You’ll study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), our school for ocean science and marine research. Here, you’ll benefit from access to our very own research vessel, the R.V. Callisata, as well as a range of other modern technologies and facilities. You’ll have the chance to: explore a diverse range of topics, from the processes operating on the Earth and its oceans, to the impact of natural and human activity on ecosystems specialise your studies to better suit your background and career goals complete a research project using the latest marine and Earth science knowledge This course is suitable if you already have a foundation in marine or Earth science. It will allow you to develop a specialism from your first degr

IELTS: overall 7.0; reading 6.5; writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; listening 6.5

International students: £31,200 per year

UK students: £11,000 per year

UK/Home: £11,000 per year

International: £31,200 per year

September 2026

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

• Southampton, United Kingdom