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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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This degree focuses on the study of marine sediments within an Earth system science context. It is concerned with sedimentary processes (the origin, transport and deposition of particles in the marine environment), and with marine sediments and rocks, in particular those formed in the past 2 million year, but also further back in time. Geological Oceanographers are required to tackle issues such as climate and sea-level change, coastal erosion, marine pollution, waterway siltation and offshore engineering related to cable/pipelines routes, renewable energy infrastructure and oil and gas exploration. We are one of the largest university centres teaching marine sciences in the UK and among the biggest in Europe.The geologists on our staff have expertise in the relevant subject areas and we have strong links with the offshore and hydrocarbon industry.We are unique in the UK in offering the sedimentology / geophysics / geotechnics combination of subject areas – and we are very well recognised in the industry for providing high quality employees to the offshore sector.‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see ‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Geological Oceanography F62F.
Exam type
A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
120 - 144 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDM - DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM - DDD Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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Including grade B and grade C in two science subjects (Physics, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted.
Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Science. Pass required. (Similar subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.)
Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.
Pass including H5 and H6 in 2 science subjects. (Similar subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.)
In Applied Science. Other subject areas considered on a case-by-case basis.
In Applied Science. Similar subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.
T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.
We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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