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Master of Science (Hons) in Geological Oceanography (Optional Placement Year)

Bangor University

UK,Wales

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 19,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1884

Total Students: 10,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Bangor LL57 2DG, United Kingdom

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science (Hons) in Geological Oceanography (Optional Placement Year)

Program Overview

Like its BSc counterpart, this four year degree focuses on the study of marine sediments within an Earth system science context. You will learn about sedimentary processes the origin, transport and deposition of particles in the marine environment, and marine sediments and rocks, in particular those formed in the past 2 million years, but also further back in time. This MSci differs from the BSc course as it places emphasis on gaining skills and knowledge of direct relevance to the offshore survey and hydrocarbon industry.

Geological Oceanographers are required to tackle issues such as offshore site investigation related to renewable energy infrastructure and oil and gas exploration, climate and sea-level change, and coastal erosion. These are challenging and buoyant areas of development; there is currently a lack of qualified people for these roles. After graduation, you will not only have a deep understanding of the ‘earth system’, but you will also have a broad range of practical skills in sedimentology, geophysics and geotechnics. The data integration skills we teach on this degree are in short supply in the offshore industry, this means you will have a good chance of getting a great job after you finish your degree.

Placement
This course is available with a Placement Year option where you will study for 1 additional year. The Placement Year is undertaken at the end of the second year and students are away for the whole of the academic year.

The Placement Year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. The minimum period in placement (at one or more locations) is seven calendar months; more usually you would spend 10-12 months with a placement provider. You would normally start sometime in the period June to September of your second year and finish between June and September the following year. Placements can be UK-based or overseas and you will work with staff to plan and finalise the placement arrangements.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Integrated Course

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Bangor University

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 75.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 18.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 56.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Careers
This course is ideal preparation for careers in offshore site investigation related to renewable energy infrastructure and the offshore industry, research, environmental impact assessment, the water supply industry, coastal zone management, government advisory bodies and the scientific media.

Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

As you would expect from a university that places great emphasis on student support, Bangor is keen to offer extra help to students. Bursaries and scholarships worth over £1M are available for new and returning students.

Undergraduate Scholarships

What's on offer	Value	Eligible Countries
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship	£10,000	All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
Deans Scholarship	Up to £6,000	All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
International Scholarship	Up to £4,000	All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
EU Student Scholarships	£5,000	All EU Countries (excluding Ireland)
Bangor HELP University Malaysia Ambassador Scholarship	£5,000	Malaysia (HELP University students)
Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount	£1,000 per year in addition to the Bangor International Scholarship	All Countries (excluding UK & Ireland)

Please refer to our tuition fees and cost of living pages to fully understand how these scholarships will affect your overall costs.

Postgraduate Taught Scholarships

What's on offer	Value	Eligible Countries
International Scholarship	Up to £3,000	All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship	£10,000	All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
Professional Experience Scholarship	Up to £5,000	All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
Deans Scholarship	Up to £5,000	All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
EU Student Scholarships	£6,000	All EU Countries (except Ireland)
Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount	£1,000 in addition to the Bangor International Scholarship	All Countries (excluding UK & Ireland)
Bangor Inclusive Scholarship	£9,500	All Countries
Chevening Partnership Scholarship	Full fee waiver	All Countries (excluding the USA, UK and EU countries)
Chevening Universities Wales (Global Wales)	Full fee waiver	India and Vietnam
Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship September 2022	£10,000	India, Vietnam, Canada, the USA and countries of the European Union (except Ireland)
Snowdon Masters Scholarships	£30,000	All Countries
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship 2022	Full tuition fee waiver, monthly stipend, return airfare, thesis grant, study travel grant, warm clothing allowance where applicable.	Antigua and Barbuda; Bangladesh; Belize; Botswana; Cameroon; Dominica; Eswatini; Fiji; The Gambia; Ghana Grenada; Guyana; India; Jamaica; Kenya; Kiribati; Lesotho; Malawi; Malaysia; Mauritius; Montserrat; Mozambique; Namibia; Nauru; Nigeria; Pakistan; Papua; New Guinea; Rwanda; Samoa; Sierra Leone; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Sri Lanka; St Helena; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Tanzania; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uganda; Vanuatu; Zambia
Commonwealth Scholarship (MSc Tropical Forestry and MSc Agroforestry and Food Security)	£18,000	Commonwealth countries

Please refer to our tuition fees and cost of living pages to fully understand how these scholarships will affect your overall costs.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.