BSc(HONS) in Physical Oceanography – SEA4001W
Entrance Requirements: A BSc degree with a major/specialisation in Ocean and Atmosphere Science, or in a related discipline. Acceptance will be at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Scope: Honours students intending careers in ocean science and registering for SEA4001W will complete a full set of modules and a research project. Honours students from Environmental and Geographical Science, Applied Mathematics, and other physical science and engineering departments, are encouraged to attend selected course modules.
Content: Lecture-tutorials (70%), seminars (20%) and practical work (10%) in advanced physical oceanography, meteorology and marine climatology, including participation in a research cruise and a coastal field trip. First Semester modules: physical properties of the ocean and atmosphere, large scale ocean and atmosphere circulation systems, geophysical fluid dynamics applied to the ocean and atmosphere. Second Semester modules: air-sea interaction influences on heat budget and climate variability, mesoscale and coastal oceanography and meteorology studies, remote sensing of the ocean and atmosphere, ocean waves and atmospheric convection processes. Student performance in each module will be assessed by short research assignments at regular intervals and written examinations, together making up 70% of the final mark. In the second half of the year the research project will take priority and account for 30% of the grade. Students will be expected to present a seminar on their projects at the year’s end.
MSc in Ocean and Atmosphere Science – SEA5000W
Candidates are required to undertake research and complete a dissertation on an approved topic.
MSc in Physical Oceanography – SEA5001W
Candidates are required to undertake research and complete a dissertation on an approved topic.
MSc in Applied Marine Science – SEA5002H and SEA5003W
This MSc programme is offered in Operational Oceanography. It is designed to attract students with proven quantitative skills from Science and Engineering and to provide them with expertise and experience in Operational Oceanography.
Prescribed coursework: Students must complete a compulsory programme of introductory coursework in all aspects of Oceanography, including field work. This is followed by advanced coursework in observations, analysis, interpretation and forecasting in aspects of operational oceanography, supplemented by skills and professional practice.
PhD in Physical Oceanography – SEA6000W
Applications for candidature are considered on merit. Candidates are required to complete an original research project and thesis on an approved topic.