Ocean Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Are you driven to understand the physical processes shaping the world’s oceans to inform effective management and conservation? This course equips you for careers in applied oceanography, coastal zone management, or scientific research, building practical skills in marine data collection and analysis alongside advanced knowledge of ocean dynamics.Ranked top 15 in the UK and top 100 globally for Earth and Marine Sciences (QS World University Rankings 2023), it offers fieldwork in Plymouth Sound and residential trips, access to high-specification oceanographic instruments, and optional modules in meteorology, remote sensing, marine conservation, hydrography, ocean modelling, and pollution. Enhance skills with our boat fleet, £4.65 million Marine Station, and industry-standard equipment. Pursue HSE Professional SCUBA certification and scientific diving (limited places, extra costs), and join an overseas field course tackling real-world ocean science challenges. Graduates advance into research, consultancy, coastal management, and marine renewable energy.