The course provides a core training in multidisciplinary oceanographic science together with specialist knowledge in the physical geography and earth science aspects of marine-orientated science, and is designed to provide students with a mix of science, practical and key skills appropriate to their chosen field of interest. The course is taught in a friendly atmosphere by a wide range of internationally recognised scientists who are able to introduce their current research into the teaching programme.
Practical work forms an integral part of most units.
You will have many opportunities for fieldwork, both shore-based and using the School's research launch. A two-week multidisciplinary residential field course is held for all oceanography students at the end of year two.