Ocean and Earth Science

Your planet, your future

Here on the Solent Estuary, you will be in a unique position to study for your first degree in Oceanography, Marine Biology, Geology or Geophysics.

One of Europe's largest Earth and marine science communities, we host an exciting portfolio of taught masters and research programmes.

The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise ranked us among the top in the UK for Earth and Environmental Sciences.

School pupils are discovering both the challenges for our Earth and oceans, and the variety of exciting scientific careers available in this area.

2012/05/16
Investigating continental break up in the Afar Rift system
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2012/05/16
Chocolate and diamonds: Why volcanoes could be a girl’s best friend
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We are welcoming even greater numbers of students from overseas countries to study our oceans and Earth.

With our specialist knowledge and cutting-edge facilities, there are many ways in which we can assist your project or business.

Unique waterfront location within the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, linked to the Natural Environment Research Council.
Cutting edge facilities with unparalleled opportunities for oceanographic and geological fieldwork.
Outstanding researchers feed their work directly into high-calibre teaching.

We have a range of fully-funded PhD studentships that are currently open for application
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