University of St Andrews
Marine Mammal Science MSc
University of St Andrews

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Marine Mammal Science MSc and other courses in French Studies at University of St Andrews for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in French Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
92 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in languages and area studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of French Studies 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
Median salary £28000 £26500 £31000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £30000 £21000 - £33500 £24500 - £40500


Salary of all UK Graduates of languages and area studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25685 £24230 £28872
25-75 percentile range £22588 - £29552 £19051 - £31226 £21948 - £38644

Course Description

The MSc in Marine Mammal Science prepares students for professional careers in the research and conservation of marine mammals. It is the only research-focused MSc degree in this popular subject worldwide, and is taught by leading experts at the Sea Mammal Research Unit and the Scottish Oceans Institute.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Marine Mammal Science MSc at University of St Andrews

25% Skilled trades occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Administrative occupations
10% Engineering professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Engineering professionals
0% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for French Studies

Carnegie-Cameron bursaries; entrant accommodation bursary; Formula Santander postgraduate scholarship; recent graduate discount; Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust bursary.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Marine Mammal Science, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

- A first or upper 2.1 (Honours) undergraduate degree or equivalent in a biological science. Other scientific, engineering or mathematics degrees may be acceptable. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the University's international entry requirements.

  • Training in advanced mathematics and statistics (at least to UK school SQA Higher, GCE AS or A-Level, International Baccalaureate or equivalent).
  • Very good baseline IT skills including word-processing, spreadsheet use, email and internet.
  • relevant field or lab experience from previous employment, project or volunteer work - further IT skills, e.g. programming, database software and statistical packages for analysing (such as MATLAB, SPSS, SAS or R)
  • dedicated calculus or statistics modules at university level.

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.

University Rankings

Positions of University of St Andrews in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of St Andrews in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #2 
    • #51 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 33 university rankings of University of St Andrews

About University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews is located in the historic county of Fife, Scotland. Teaching at this institution began in the year of 1410, making it one of the oldest universities not just in Scotland, but also in the English-speaking world. St Andrews has repeatedly been ranked among the top universities in the United Kingdom by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, ensuring prospective students that they can expect an experience that satisfies their desire to learn and excel.

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