Study at our unique Waterfront Campus, based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS) - one of the world's largest research and training centres. Work alongside researchers and academics who are exploring today’s toughest challenges in fields like marine biochemistry, physical oceanography and ecology. You'll work in research vessels and take scientific cruises to give you vital practical experience. Our supervisors will mentor you throughout your studies as you gain the expertise needed to take the next steps in your career.

 

You can now preview which undergraduate courses have availability in Clearing, before applications open on 5 July 2025. Check our ocean and Earth science courses on this page, or explore our Clearing course vacancies page.

  • Ranked 38th in the world for Ocean and Earth Science

    QS World Rankings 2024

  • Study at NOCS, one of the world's largest ocean and earth science research and training centres

  • 97%

    of Ocean and Earth Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation

    Graduate Outcomes 2021/2022

Ocean and Earth science courses

Choose from a wide range of degrees in ocean and Earth science.

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Joerg Wiedenmann
Professor of Biological Oceanography
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Coral reefs are one of my big interests. I'm passionate about studying how extreme environments and climate change impact our reefs so that we can better preserve them for future generations.
Cathy Lucas
Associate Professor
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The multidisciplinary environment in the School of Ocean & Earth Science, enables me to study the causes and consequences of jellyfish bloom events in our world's oceans, from anthropogenic climate change and human activity in the coastal zone, to impacts on food webs, fisheries and the health of our seas.
Chris Hauton
Head of School
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The quality of staff and facilities at our unique waterfront campus, based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, enable us to make world-leading contributions in the fields of Earth and Marine Science

Student stories

  • Daniel Hampton is sitting at the work station on Research Vessel Callista. There are screens displaying coulourful charts in the background.

    A semester abroad made waves in my student experience

    Daniel Hampton talks about his semester overseas in Australia.

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  • Masters student Christina Accad smiles as she stands over a research aquarium tank while volunteering at the National Oceanography Centre

    How international fieldwork brought my learning to life

    While the University's facilities drew Christina Accad in, it was her experience carrying out fieldwork off campus that had the greatest impact on her

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