Geological Oceanography BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Geological Oceanography BSc (Hons)

This degree focuses on the study of marine sediments within an Earth system science context. It is concerned with sedimentary processes (the origin, transport and deposition of particles in the marine environment), and with marine sediments and rocks, in particular those formed in the past 2 million year, but also further back in time. Geological Oceanographers are required to tackle issues such as climate and sea-level change, coastal erosion, marine pollution, waterway siltation and offshore engineering related to cable/pipelines routes, renewable energy infrastructure and oil and...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Bangor University
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2DG

Application Details

Course Code

F650

Institution Code

B06

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Science. Pass required. (Similar subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Pass including H5 and H6 in 2 science subjects. (Similar subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

DDD

In Applied Science. Similar subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDM

DDD

In Applied Science. Other subject areas considered on a case-by-case basis.

Extended Project

Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

A level

Including grade B and grade C in two science subjects (Physics, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted.

T Level

T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250

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