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...
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 gas exploration. <br/><br/>The BSc Geological Oceanography with Foundation Year programme combines a foundation year with the three year Honours Degree to create an integrated four year programme. The programme provides an excellent introduction to studying a science subject at university and will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to study at degree-level. The with Foundation Year programme is ideal for applicants who do not quite meet the entry requirements for the three year degree or who would benefit from further a further year’s study in relation to studying a science subject.<br/><br/>Successful completion of the Foundation Year will see you progress to Year 1 of the Geological Oceanography programme.<br/><br/>As a Bangor University student, you will be taught by committed and enthusiastic staff and will have access to the University’s extensive student support network and facilities. <br/><br/>‘Placement Year’ and International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
F62F
Institution Code
B06
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffScottish HigherAccepted. Access to HE DiplomaAccepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeAccepted. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Diplomas and Certificate are accepted. We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications. GCSE/National 4/National 5Maths grade C/4 or equivalent required Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted. A levelIncluding: AS-levels, General Studies T LevelT Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis. |
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