BSc (Hons) Marine Science with Study Abroad

OverviewStudy marine science in Cornwall’s distinctive marine environmentGraduate with training in physical marine science after undertaking practical, hands-on modules and training at sea on a research vesselOpportunities to develop pure and applied marine sciences research projects with access to internationally-leading research groupsPlacement opportunities within the offshore sector and marine and environmental agenciesField course opportunities in the UK and overseasHow will I learn?LecturesSeminarsTutorials and small group discussion meetingsSeagoing and field workLaboratory sessionsIndependent studyAccess to the latest geographical information systems (GIS), mapping statistics and coding softwareInteractive activities such as discussion forums and bloggingVirtual field trips which integrate video and audio data, maps, datasets, documents and published researchAccess to detailed information about modules and learning outcomes through our virtual learning environmentAssessmentYour progress is monitored through tutorial work and practical assessments. The final degree mark is based on approximately 50 per cent exam-based and 50 per cent coursework-based assessments. The latter include a final year dissertation, which is an independent research project in which you study the topic that excites you most. The modules taken in Year 1 must be passed to progress to Year 2, but the marks obtained do not influence your final degree classification.