BSc(Hons) Earth and Ocean Science: University of Brighton

Course details

This degree focuses on the interface between oceanography and geology/earth science, and puts an emphasis on interdisciplinary training and study.

An understanding of ocean processes is essential for professionals working in such areas as coastal management, hazard management, coastal and offshore engineering, marine conservation, pollution control, and in managing climate change and sea-level rise - two major issues of global concern in the twenty-first century. From an earth science perspective, the oceans are part of a linked Earth-ocean system that has evolved over four billion years and a geological perspective is critical in understanding the oceans and in predicting future change in the ocean system.

Career and progression opportunities

The broad range of geological, oceanographic and transferable skills developed in this degree provides an effective foundation for careers in the coastal and offshore industries; in environmental management; in the water, extraction, and construction industries; and in the business and financial fields. The degree is also an excellent basis for postgraduate study. Our employment record in earth science areas is excellent and recent graduates have quickly found employment, or have been offered places on taught masters-level courses or PhD programmes.

Entry requirements

• A-levels: BBB (typically translates to 300 points in the UCAS tariff). Must include a relevant science-related subject. Applicants with only 2 full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.
• ND/C (Level 3): MMM.
• International Baccalaureate: 30 points, specified subjects.
• QAA-approved access course: acceptable, subject-specific units.
• GCSE (minimum grade C): at least 3 subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
• Foundation degree/HND/HNC direct to year 2.
• For non-native speakers of English: IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.