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On this unique 2-year Marine Environment and Resources MSc, you’ll study at the University of Southampton and partner universities in France, Spain and Belgium. You’ll develop the in-depth knowledge and skills to assess and manage the marine environment, putting you in a great position for a successful career in the marine sector.
On this master’s course you’ll split your time between the University of Southampton and our partner universities in the Marine Environment and Resources (MER) Consortium :
You’ll develop your ability to think through complex issues, analyse the marine environment and its resources, and ensure that marine development is sustainable.
Through compulsory modules you’ll gain a thorough knowledge of biological, physical and chemical oceanography, as well as marine geology.
A wide range of optional modules will allow you to develop your own specialism. Typical subjects include:
You could also choose to learn about topics such as deep sea ecology, large-scale ocean processes, and satellite oceanography.
The course is taught in English, but you’ll be able to study local languages for free during your time with our partner universities.
The course was created in response to the EU’s European Marine Strategy and Water Framework Directive, designed to better protect the European marine environment and the resources upon which marine-related economic and social activities depend.
Fees for this course are paid through the MER Consortium. Find out about fees and how to pay them on the MER Consortium website .
We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes .
Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
This is a full-time master’s course that lasts for 2 years. You’ll spend equal amounts at the University of Southampton and our 3 partner universities.
Semester 1 is at either the University of Southampton or the University of Bordeaux 1 .
Semester 2 is at the University del Pais Vasco .
If you were at the University of Bordeaux 1 in semester 1, semester 3 will be at either the University of Southampton or the University of Liege .
If you were at the University of Southampton for semester 1, Semester 3 will be at the University of Liege .
You'll learn in English.
Semesters 1 to 3 are made up of modules that everyone on the course studies, and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.
In Semester 4 you’ll work independently on your research project.
Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.