Program Overview
This Oceanography (BSc) degree will prepare you for work in a range of oceanography careers and industries. Our alumni work in fields including research institutes, Natural England, CEFAS, the Environment Agency, exploration geophysics and geophysical survey projects. Alternatively, you can choose to take a specialised Masters degree in fields such as coastal management, marine technology or maritime law.
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Entry Requirements:
A-levels
ABB to include two acceptable science subjects (minimum of grade B)
A-levels additional information
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Acceptable science subject are Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths, Environmental Studies, Geology or Physics. Where this offer is satisfied by including grades achieved in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, a Pass in the practical science assessment is additionally required. You will be required to attend an interview.
A-levels with Extended Project Qualification
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: BBB to include two acceptable science subjects, and grade A in the EPQ
A-levels contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level, including 5 in two Higher Level science subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma additional information
Acceptable science subject are Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation), Environmental Studies, Geology or Physics. You will be required to attend an interview.
International Baccalaureate contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
BTEC
D in the BTEC Extended Certificate plus AB in A Level acceptable science subjects We do not accept the BTEC National Diploma/ BTEC National Extended Diploma without two AB grades in A Level acceptable science subjects,
RQF BTEC
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.
Additional information
Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geography or Physics. Where this offer is satisfied by including grades achieved in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, a Pass in the practical science assessment is additionally required. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
QCF BTEC
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB in A Level acceptable science subjects. We do not accept the BTEC Diploma/BTEC Extended Diploma without two AB grades in A Level acceptable science subjects. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 45 must be at Distinction and 15 at Merit A core science Access to HE Diploma to include Level 3 modules in at least two from physics, chemistry, biology, or environmental science.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2017) H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including two science subjects Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2016) AAABBB to include two preferred subjects. Acceptable preferred subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths, Environmental Science, Geology or Physics. Applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at ILC Grade C or O4, the equivalent of GCSE grade C/grade 4.
Scottish Qualification
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed.
Cambridge Pre-U
D3, M2, M2 in three Principal subjects including two science subject at a minimum of M2
Cambridge Pre-U additional information
Acceptable science subject are Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths, Environmental Science, Geology or Physics. Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.
Welsh Baccalaureate
ABB from 3 A levels including two acceptable science subjects or AB from two A levels subjects including two acceptable science subjects and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
Welsh Baccalaureate additional information
Acceptable science subject are Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths, Environmental Science, Geology or Physics. Where this offer is satisfied by including grades achieved in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, a Pass in the practical science assessment is additionally required. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. You will be required to attend an interview.
Welsh Baccalaureate contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants with a T Level in a relevant subject should apply for the Science Foundation Year
Other requirements
UK students
GCSE requirements You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:
IELTS score requirements
overall score 5 reading 0 writing 0 speaking 0 listening 0 We accept other English language tests. skills you might have gained through work or other life experiences (otherwise known as recognition of prior learning)
Science Foundation Year
The Science Foundation Year will give you the skills and knowledge to progress to this course if you don't have the right qualifications for direct entry. It could be the right option if you: are studying for A levels in subjects other than those we normally ask for are a mature applicant with skills and experience from employment and can show recent study you come from a part of the world where the education system is different from the British A level system
