Marine Environment and Resources

You will need a good (2:1 or an equivalent standard in other qualifications) Honours degree in chemical, biological, physical, Earth and environmental sciences, engineering, oceanography or mathematics. A solid background in mathematics at undergraduate level and

familiarity with computers will also be required. If you do not have these qualifications, but have relevant professional experience in coastal sciences, we will consider you.

Explore Marine Environment and Resources at a global top 100* university.

On this unique, two-year Marine Environment and Resources MSc you’ll study at the University of Southampton and partner universities in France, Spain, Belgium, and Portugal.

You’ll develop the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to assess and manage the marine environment, putting you in a great position for a successful career in the marine sector.

You’ll split your time between the University of Southampton and our partner universities in the Marine Environment and Resources (MER) Consortium:

- Universidad del Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Spain

- Université de Bordeaux, France

- University of Liège, Belgium

- Universidade dos Açores, Portugal

You'll graduate primed to start your career or to continue your exploration in research.

*QS World University Rankings 2025