MSci Oceanography with French (4 years)

University of Southampton

Bachelor's degree

In Southampton

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Start date

    September

Introducing your course
Studying under the supervision of world-leading research staff, you will gain a full understanding of a variety of marine processes from waves, tides and ocean currents, to sediment transport, fisheries and marine ecosystems. You will continue to improve your French; particularly specialist science language and communication skills, making yourself highly employable with a range of transferable skills.
Three of the four years will be spent at the world-leading National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), with one-year being taught in French at the University of Bordeaux. The year in Bordeaux also gives you a choice of units some of which are not available in Southampton allowing you to discover a wide range of topics.
All of our Oceanography courses are accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

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Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

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Subjects

  • Credit
  • Mathematics
  • Oceanography
  • University
  • Communication Training
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Year 1

You will take 5 compulsory modules which will enable you to place oceanography in a global context, plus a mathematics module from either SOES1010, MATH1004 or MATH1008 dependent on your mathematical background. You will also study a French language module (FREN9089 + 9090 or FREN9010 dependent on your French language background).

Semester One

If you have the International Baccalaureate, Standard Level Maths at grade 6 or higher you may consider selecting MATH 1004. If you have Standard Level Maths below grade 6 you should select SOES 1010. If you have A-Level qualifications then please click the individual module below for further advice. If you are uncertain then please contact the Programme Leader.

Compulsory

SOES1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

IT Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

SOES1005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

SOES1008Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

EARTH & OCEAN SYSTEM

Optional

SOES1010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Sciences

MATH1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introductory Mathematics for Chemists and Oceanographers

MATH1008Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Mathematical Methods for Scientists 1a

Semester TwoCompulsory

SOES1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

IT Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

SOES1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Physical Oceanography I

SOES1006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to Marine Ecology

Year 2

During the second year you will continue with a common core of modules extending your knowledge of physical, chemical and biological oceanography, marine sedimentation and estuaries. The French language component in the second year is geared towards preparing you for the following year spent in Bordeaux.

Semester One

If you studied SOES1010 or MATH1004 in year 1, you must take SOES2028, otherwise you take one option from the lists. For the French language element, you will study either FREN9010 or FREN9011.

Compulsory

SOES2024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography I

SOES2025Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Methods in Oceanography

Optional

SOES2028Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Further Mathematics for Oceanography

SOES2018Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Geochemistry

MATH2015Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Mathematical Methods for Scientists

Semester TwoCompulsory

SOES2006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

SOES2010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Physical Oceanography II

SOES2027Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography II

Optional

SOES2003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Geohazards and Earth Resources

SOES2017Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Ecological Processes in the Marine Benthos

SOES2032Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Palaeobiology

Year 3

The third year is undertaken at the University of Bordeaux-1. For administrative purposes students are enrolled on SOES3044 and SOES3043 which 'houses' modules taken. More detailed information on the specific modules you will be taking will be provided nearer the time.

Year 4

You will select ONE option from a number of advanced courses in physical, chemical or biological oceanography or marine geology. One quarter of your time will be dedicated to an independent research project in which you follow a line of research and study on a topic of special interest to you. The French language component (FREN9011 or FREN9012) in the final year is designed to build on the experience of your year in France and hone your language skills.

Semester OneCompulsory

SOES6001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Contemporary Topics

SOES6071Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 60

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

Optional

SOES6004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Applied and Marine Geophysics

SOES6005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Large Scale Ocean Processes

SOES6007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth system

SOES6008Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Deep Sea Ecology

SOES6009Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Zooplankton Ecology and Processes

SOES6022Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Microfossils, Environment and Time

SOES6025Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Computational Data Analysis for Geophysicists and Ocean Scientists

SOES6056Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

International Maritime and Environmental Law

SOES6070Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Advanced Oceanography Fieldwork

Semester TwoCompulsory

SOES6071Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 60

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

Optional

SOES6006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Climate Dynamics

SOES6021Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Ecological Modelling

SOES6023Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Environmental Radioactivity and Radiochemistry

SOES6024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Seafloor Exploration and Surveying 2

SOES6027Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Global Ocean Monitoring

SOES6047Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Global Climate Cycles

SOES6070Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Advanced Oceanography Fieldwork

SOES6073Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Global Ocean Carbon Cycle, Ocean Acidification and Climate

Additional information

Study Locations: and NOCS (National Oceanography Centre Southampton)

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