Overview

Combine your fascination for physical geography with your interest in ocean environments. The (Hons) Geography with Ocean Science degree from University of Plymouth might be for you.

Key facts

This course is for you if...

you're passionate to learn about and tackle pressing global challenges on land and in our oceans

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you want to combine a range of exciting physical geography and ocean science modules

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you're interested in gaining hands-on fieldwork experience

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you want to develop high-demand specialist geographical and transferable skills

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society with Insurance Backed Guarantee Company (IBG).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment and Climate
Global Ocean Processes
Placement Preparation
Sustainable Futures
Physical and Chemical Processes of the Ocean
Waves, Tides and Coastal Dynamics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Marine Science View 86 other Bachelors in Marine Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff 104 - 112

IB 26-27 overall. English and mathematics must be included.

A level/AS level 104-112 points from a minimum of two A levels. Excluding general studies.

BTEC National Diploma modules

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. science, humanities, combined), (including GCSE English and Mathematics grade C /4 or above or equivalent) with at least 33 credits at merit.

T level: Merit.

GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19200 GBP / year

≈ 19200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815 per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.