Oceanography (MSc)

Study our Oceanography MSc at the University's School of Ocean and Earth Science, based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS). NOCS is home to the largest single group of marine and earth scientists in the world. On this master's you'll work alongside experts in their field as you learn how to become an oceanographer. You'll learn how they develop their understanding of marine systems, from coasts to the vast unexplored deep ocean. You’ll be taught by researchers at the forefront of their disciplines, contributing to some of today’s biggest challenges, such as: sea-level rise ocean pollution sustainable fisheries climate change deep-sea mining marine biodiversity This course is open to UK and international students who are passionate about working in marine science but may not have previous experience. This course welcomes students from all scientific backgrounds. O ceanography is a numerate discipline and this is reflected in some of the modules you will take. You’ll

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

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