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MSc Applied Coastal and Offshore Geoscience

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 Year Full-time

Masters Degree Description

Gain knowledge of coastal, ocean, and seafloor behaviour relevant to the design of coastal and offshore infrastructure on this master's course. You'll develop valuable skills in applied geoscience to deal with hazards such as erosion, flooding, and habitat degradation to marine environments.

As a graduate with an Applied Coastal and Offshore Geoscience degree, you'll develop the skills needed to address the complex challenges facing our marine environments and increased demand for resources. 

You'll be able to devise and inform sustainable solutions that support the transition to low carbon, resource efficient and climate resilient economies and societies. With your expertise you'll make a difference to our planet and its people.

You'll develop:

  • your ability to create adaptive and sustainable solutions as a team
  • experience in designing resilient coastal and marine infrastructure
  • strong analytical skills for data collection and analysis
  • knowledge of characterising coastal and ocean behaviour

Course content is delivered in partnership between the School of Ocean and Earth Science, and the School of Engineering. Through this multi-disciplinary approach, you'll cover topics in coastal engineering and environmental management. You'll be able to use your combined knowledge of these areas across a wide range of careers and sectors. 

Accredited by IMarEST, this course also has strong links with the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute and the Sustainability and Resilience Institute, giving you additional access to training, learning, and skills development.

Designed with input from employers, this course aims to prepare you for a career in coastal and offshore geoscience. It includes:

  • experiential learning through computer programming and practical laboratory sessions
  • field and boat-based exercises aboard the University Research Vessel RV Callista
  • training for industry standard tools and software
  • networking opportunities with potential employers through guest lectures and field visits

Entry Requirements

To study on our Applied Coastal and Offshore Geoscience degree you'll need a 2:1 or equivalent degree in a STEM subject, such as:

  • physical sciences
  • engineering
  • oceanography
  • marine science
  • earth sciences
  • mathematics
  • physical geography

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Fees

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Student Destinations

The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.

Module Details

You must study the following modules :

  • Coastal Morphodynamics
  • Coastal Sediment Dynamics
  • Coastal and Maritime Engineering
  • Flood Modelling and Mitigation
  • Key Skills and Applied Coastal Oceanography
  • Offshore Engineering & Analysis
  • Sea Level Rise and Coastal Management
  • Seafloor Exploration and Surveying 2

You must also choose from the following modules :

  • MSc Research Project
  • MSc Research Project

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