BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes

Course Overview

This course prepares you for a career in applied oceanography and coastal management by developing advanced practical skills in marine data collection and analysis. You will gain a deep theoretical understanding of critical ocean processes like circulation, acidification, and coastal erosion through hands-on fieldwork and cutting-edge instrumentation.

Key Program Highlights

• Gain hands-on experience with high-specification oceanographic instrumentation, learning to independently prepare, deploy, and recover equipment.
• Participate in extensive fieldwork in Plymouth Sound and on a residential field week, applying theory to real-world marine environments.
• Customize your studies by choosing from specialized options like meteorology, remote sensing, hydrographic surveying, and marine conservation.
• Train and qualify for diving-based research with an optional HSE Professional SCUBA certification (limited places, additional cost).
• Launch your career in oceanographic research, consultancy, coastal zone management, or the growing marine renewable energy sector.