Master in Geological Oceanography

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.

The Bachelor in Geological Oceanography Hons is a 3-year degree at Bangor University, Wales, for students interested in oceanography. This English-taught program helps students develop skills in geological oceanography and research methods.

The curriculum involves lectures, practicals, laboratory and fieldwork, private study, tutorials, and project work, including a dissertation in the final year. Practical work and fieldwork are major elements, with free day trips to local sites, a free research cruise, and a residential field course.

Graduates can pursue careers as Oceanographers, Marine Geologists, Environmental Consultants, Research Scientists, or Conservation Officers in industries like government agencies, research institutions, or environmental organizations, working for companies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the British Geological Survey.