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About Bsc (hons) Geography With Ocean Science in University of Plymouth

Course Details

Geographers are ideally placed to tackle many of the world’s most pressing issues. From climate change to social justice, political unrest to disaster management, geography provides its graduates with unique insights into how we can make our planet a better place in which to live. Recently The Guardian described geography as the ‘must-have A-level’ – “a subject for our times”. It’s no surprise then that geography graduates have such good employment prospects.

Our geography degrees make the most of geography’s strengths in tackling head on the biggest global challenges we face. Modules have been designed to address many of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – developed by the UN as the “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all” – all of our degrees are fully accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

Key features

• Maximise your choice of option modules by studying geography as a major subject within a BSc combined honours degree. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, local and international fieldwork and tutorials.
• Develop your understanding of coastal and marine processes and their interactions with marine biology and ecology, and the ways in which people choose to respond to, and manage, the coastal and marine environments. 
• Seize the opportunity to gain 'problem-solving' experience. You’ll also be equipped with advanced computer and information technology skills and expertise in other work-related areas.
• Establish a sound knowledge base across all areas of ocean science, with options to study physical oceanography and meteorology, biological and chemical oceanography, and coastal oceanography.
• Gain excellent communication skills by working independently and as part of a team and learn from expert, accessible, supportive staff who are skilled researchers in their field.
• Benefit from our unique location in Britain's 'Ocean City', with glorious beaches, coasts, rivers and estuaries on your doorstep, and within sight of Dartmoor National Park and the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
• Choose to study abroad in Europe or the USA. You can also experience a valuable work placement programme, opening up a range of career opportunities.

Academic qualification equivalents

Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)

Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
• IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
• PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
• PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)

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