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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £26500 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £21000 - £33500 | £24500 - £40500 |
All languages and area studies courses of University of St Andrews
Salary of all UK Graduates of languages and area studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25685 | £24230 | £28872 |
25-75 percentile range | £22588 - £29552 | £19051 - £31226 | £21948 - £38644 |
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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.
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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 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
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- 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
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- #2
- #51
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #3
- #51
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #151
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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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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Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Zoology with Marine Zoology MZool | Bangor University | 80% | 9% | 0% | £9000 | - | 127 | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
Marine Mammal Science MSc | University of St Andrews | - | - | - | - | - | - | St Andrews | 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