Ocean Sciences BSc (Hons)
University of Liverpool
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Ocean Sciences BSc (Hons) and other courses in Earth Sciences at University of Liverpool for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Earth Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Liverpool
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Earth Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Earth Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £27000 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £27000 | £23000 - £30000 | £27000 - £37500 |
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Liverpool
Salary of all UK Graduates of Earth Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24981 | £24496 | £28785 |
25-75 percentile range | £21491 - £29019 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
All Earth Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
The ocean plays a central role in the earth’s climate system by regulating the transfer of heat and carbon over the globe.
The effect of the ocean can only be fully understood by addressing the fundamental physical and chemical processes operating in our environment. This degree route offers three distinct pathways in oceanography, physics or chemistry, combined with an understanding of the ocean and climate system.
Each pathway has its own mix of modules from the School of Environmental Sciences and School of Physical Sciences. Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool provide guest lectures and supervision of projects.
The four-year master’s programme, F710, will provide you with the high-level skills and knowledge required to work in a research environment and address the challenges in ocean science. There is a strong emphasis on numerical skills hands-on laboratory and fieldwork at sea and independent study.
You will have the opportunity to work with scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (Liverpool), who are international leaders in sea level science and shelf sea physics.
This programme is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Registered Marine Technologist and as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Marine Technologist.
This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool.m.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Ocean Sciences BSc (Hons) at University of Liverpool
25% | Skilled trades occupations |
15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Liverpool
Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Contextual Admissions The University of Liverpool is committed to supporting talented applicants from all backgrounds to succeed. Based on your personal circumstances, you may automatically qualify for up to a two-grade reduction in the entry requirements needed for this course. When you apply, we consider a range of factors - such as where you live - to assess if you’re eligible for a grade reduction. Those who fall outside these categories but provide alternative contextual data may be eligible for further consideration as part of the admissions process. This includes further consideration for additional assessments such as interviews and during the results period. To find out how we use contextual data, please see https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/contextual-data/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Liverpool in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Liverpool in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #22
- #76
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #19
- #101
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #36
- #201
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 31 university rankings of University of Liverpool
About University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a government funded university found in the city of Liverpool, England. It is one of the universities that founded the Russell Group, the N8 Group which is a partnership of the eight most research-intensive universities in Northern England. The majority of the university’s activities take place in a single urban campus just a five minute’s walk from Liverpool City Centre.
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Student composition of University of Liverpool
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Liverpool by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 21705
- postgraduates:
- 4615
- Total:
- 26320
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Ocean Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Oceanography with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23620 | 143 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Geological Oceanography BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | - | - | - | £9000 | - | - | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
Ocean Science BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 72% | 10% | 0% | £9000 | - | 88 | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
Physical Geography and Oceanography BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 82% | 0% | 15% | £9000 | - | 100 | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 40% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | - | 115 | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
Geological Oceanography (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | - | - | - | £9000 | - | - | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
Ocean Science and Marine Conservation BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | 86% | 0% | 9% | - | - | 114 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
Ocean Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | - | - | - | - | - | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Geography and Oceanography BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | - | 0% | 0% | - | - | 151 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Marine Biology with Oceanography BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | - | - | - | - | - | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022