Applied Coastal and Offshore Geoscience (MSc)
Southampton, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
26 Aug 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 31,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students | uk students: 9 september 2025
** EU and international students | UK students: 9,535 GBP
Introduction
Gain knowledge of coastal, ocean, and seafloor behaviour relevant to the design of coastal and offshore infrastructure on this master's course. You'll develop valuable skills in applied geoscience to deal with hazards such as erosion, flooding, and habitat degradation to marine environments.
As a graduate with an Applied Coastal and Offshore Geoscience degree, you'll develop the skills needed to address the complex challenges facing our marine environments and the increased demand for resources.
You'll be able to devise and inform sustainable solutions that support the transition to low carbon, resource efficient and climate resilient economies and societies. With your expertise, you'll make a difference to our planet and its people.
You'll develop:
- your ability to create adaptive and sustainable solutions as a team
- experience in designing resilient coastal and marine infrastructure
- strong analytical skills for data collection and analysis
- knowledge of characterising coastal and ocean behaviour
Course content is delivered in partnership between the School of Ocean and Earth Science, and the School of Engineering. Through this multi-disciplinary approach, you'll cover topics in coastal engineering and environmental management. You'll be able to use your combined knowledge of these areas across a wide range of careers and sectors.
Accredited by IMarEST, this course also has strong links with the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute and the Sustainability and Resilience Institute, giving you additional access to training, learning, and skills development.
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Curriculum
This Applied Coastal and Offshore Geoscience course is structured to provide you with the full range of expertise required for success in the geoscience sector. It's available to study full-time for one year.
Modules that include field trips have alternative online resources. If you're unable to attend in-person, virtual field trips will be provided, and reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate students. This is to ensure all students can achieve the same course outcomes.
Semester 1 overview
Your first semester provides a core understanding of coastal and ocean processes and engineering. This includes modules, such as:
- Coastal Sediment Dynamics
- Key Skills and Applied Coastal Oceanography
- Coastal and Maritime Engineering
- Coastal Morphodynamics
- During this semester, you'll start to develop your dissertation project ideas.
Semester 2 overview
In your second semester, you'll apply your skills and knowledge in applied geology to a range of contexts. This includes hazard assessment, provision of renewable energy, and infrastructure design. You'll cover the following modules:
- Flood Modelling and Mitigation
- Offshore Engineering and Analysis
- Sea Level Rise and Coastal Management
- Seafloor Exploration and Surveying
In this semester, you'll start working on your dissertation project for submission in September.
Modules
You must study the following modules:
- Coastal Morphodynamics
- Coastal Sediment Dynamics
- Coastal and Maritime Engineering
- Flood Modelling and Mitigation
- Key Skills and Applied Coastal Oceanography
- Offshore Engineering & Analysis
- Sea Level Rise and Coastal Management
- Seafloor Exploration and Surveying 2
You must also choose from the following modules :
- MSc Research Project
- MSc Research Project
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Career Opportunities
Designed with input from employers, this course aims to prepare you for a career in coastal and offshore geoscience. It includes:
- Experiential learning through computer programming and practical laboratory sessions
- Field and boat-based exercises aboard the University Research Vessel RV Callista
- Training for industry standard tools and software
- Networking opportunities with potential employers through guest lectures and field visits