Marine Sciences Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons) University of Portsmouth 73% 10% 10% £9250 £20200 £19200 111 Portsmouth On campus Full-time
Marine Sciences with a Placement Year BSc (Hons) University of East Anglia 76% 0% 0% £9250 £26100 122 Norwich On campus Full-time
Marine Science BSc (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands 100% 15% 10% £9250 £9250 £15360 £15996 142 Inverness On campus Full-time
Marine Science MSc University of East Anglia 76% 0% 0% £9250 £26100 122 Norwich On campus Full-time
Marine Science with optional placement year BSc (Hons) Ulster University - 0% 4% £9250 £15840 £16320 131 Coleraine On campus Full-time
Marine Sciences BSc (Hons) University of East Anglia 76% 0% 0% £9250 £26100 122 Norwich On campus Full-time
Marine Science BSc (Hons) University of Exeter 92% 0% 0% £9250 £29700 159 Exeter On campus Full-time
Marine Sciences with a Year Abroad MSc University of East Anglia 76% 0% 0% £9250 £26100 122 Norwich On campus Full-time
Ocean Science and Marine Conservation BSc (Hons) Plymouth University 86% 0% 9% - - 114 Plymouth On campus Full-time Sandwich
Marine Science with Study Abroad BSc (Hons) University of Exeter - - - £9250 £29700 - Exeter On campus Full-time
Marine Conservation MSc University of Aberdeen - - - £12200 £27000 - Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Marine Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons) University of Exeter - - - £9250 £29700 - Exeter On campus Full-time
Marine Ecosystem Management MSc University of St Andrews - - - - - - St Andrews On campus Full-time
Marine Sciences PhD Newcastle University - - - - - - Newcastle On campus Full-time
Marine Environmental Protection MSc Bangor University - - - - - - Bangor On campus Full-time
Marine Ecosystems and Governance MRes Newcastle University - - - - - - Newcastle On campus Full-time
Marine Environment and Resources MSc University of Southampton - - - - - - Southampton On campus Full-time
Applied Marine Science MRes Plymouth University - - - - - - Plymouth On campus Full-time
Engineering and Science in the Marine Environment PhD Newcastle University - - - - - - Newcastle On campus Full-time
Marine Environmental Management MSc University of Exeter - - - - - - Exeter On campus Full-time
Technology in the Marine Environment MRes Newcastle University - - - - - - Newcastle On campus Full-time
International Marine Environmental Consultancy (IMEC) MSc Newcastle University - - - - - - Newcastle On campus Full-time
Marine Conservation MSc (PG) Plymouth University - - - - - - Plymouth On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
90 /100
4711 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Marine Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24981 £24496 £28785
25-75 percentile range £21491 - £29019 £19181 - £30313 £22339 - £36076
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Marine Sciences courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25361 £25067 £29707
25-75 percentile range £21965 - £28627 £20396 - £30329 £23965 - £36800
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Marine Sciences

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Marine Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Typical employers for graduates of Marine Sciences

  • Higher Education Institutions
  • Engineering Companies
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture Organisations
  • Marine Environmental Consultancies
  • Pollution and Water Control Companies
  • Public Bodies
  • Marine Research Laboratories
  • Museums and Aquariums

Specialisations within Marine Sciences

  • Phycology
  • Ichthyology
  • Invertebrate Zoology
  • Marine Mammalogy
  • Fishery Biology
  • Marine Biotechnology
  • Marine Microbiology
  • Marine Ecology

Jobs of graduates of Marine Sciences (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Marine Sciences at Coventry University

15% Administrative occupations
10%
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Marine Sciences

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Marine Sciences, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Marine Sciences is the study of the coastal environment and mariculture.

The median salary of graduates of Marine Sciences was £24981 15 months after graduation, £24496 3 years after graduation and £28785 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Marine Sciences studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
  • Master of Philosophy - MPhil
  • Master of Research - MRes
  • Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
  • PhD with Integrated Study - PhD
  • Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip