Fieldwork requirements

a. Residential field courses are held in association with the following units:

1. SOES1003: an introductory one-week course and two-day course in Geology
2. SOES2007: a one-week course in marine biology (Oceanography with Marine Biology students only)
   
3. SOES2012: an eight-day training course in geological mapping, usually in the UK
   
4. SOES2002: a two-week course observing and recording data, usually in Spain
   
5. SOES2015: an eight-day training course in geological mapping, usually in the UK
   
6. SOES3005: a two-day field course in sedimentation
   
7. SOES3018: a two-week course in Oceanography, collecting samples and data, usually in Plymouth
   
8. SOES3021: an 8-day training course on geophysical instrumentation and interpretation of geophysical data
   
9. SOES3024: a one-week mapping training class
   
10. SOES3025: a one-week mapping training class and five-weeks independent field mapping
    
11. SOES6003: a one-week course.
    
    

b. A number of units include a commitment to local fieldwork, usually one or two days at weekends.

Postgraduate Programmes

MSc Oceanography

1. Programme Requirements

A BSc (Hons) degree (class 2.2 or above), or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics) or an appropriate joint honours or interdisciplinary degree (such as Environmental Science). Occasionally, students are accepted with other degree subject areas, e.g. Engineering, Geography. All students are expected to be numerically competent and an A-level in Mathematics, or suitable undergraduate experience, is preferred.

2. Compulsory Units

General Pathway: SOES6012; SOES6013; SOES6014; SOES6015; SOES6016; SOES6018; SOES6039

Physical Oceanography Pathway: SOES6005; SOES6012; SOES6013; SOES6014; SOES6015; SOES6016; SOES6017; SOES6018; SOES6039

Climate Dynamics Pathway: SOES6012; SOES6013; SOES6014; SOES6015; SOES6016; SOES6018; SOES6039

Marine Geophysics Pathway: SOES6012; SOES6013; SOES6014; SOES6015; SOES6016; SOES6018; SOES6039

Marine Biology/Ecology Pathway: SOES6012; SOES6013; SOES6014; SOES6015; SOES6016; SOES6018; SOES6039

Marine Biogeochemistry Pathway: SOES6007; SOES6012; SOES6013; SOES6014; SOES6015; SOES6016; SOES6018; SOES6039

MSc Ocean Remote Sensing

1. Programme Requirements

A BSc (Hons) degree (class 2.2 or above) or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geography, Engineering, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics) or an appropriate joint honours or interdisciplinary degree (such as Environmental Science). Occasionally, students are accepted with other degree subject areas, e.g. Geology). All students are expected to be numerically competent and an A-level in Mathematics, or suitable undergraduate experience, is recommended.

2. Compulsory Units

SOES6013; SOES6014; SOES6017; SOES6019; SOES6022; SOES6026; SOES6028; SOES6040

MRes Marine Geology and Geophysics

1. Programme Requirements

BSc (Hons) degree (class 2.2 or above) or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering) or an appropriate joint honours or interdisciplinary degree (such as Environmental Science). All students are expected to be numerically competent and an A-level in Mathematics, or suitable undergraduate experience, is preferred.

2. Compulsory Units

Exploration Pathway: SOES6004; SOES6016; SOES6024; SOES6038; SOES6042

Geodynamics Pathway: SOES6002; SOES6003; SOES6016; SOES6037; SOES6042

Modelling Pathway: SOES6002; SOES6014; SOES6016; SOES6025; SOES6042

Coastal Processes Pathway: SOES6010; SOES6011; SOES6014; SOES6015; SOES6024; SOES6042

Palaeoceanography Pathway: SOES6003; SOES6015; SOES6016; SOES6022; SOES6042

Bachelor Programmes

Master of Geology (Mgeol) (4 years)

1. Programme requirements

A-level : two passes (preferably three) in science subjects. It is recommended that these should include at least one of the following: Biology or Zoology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Science (not to be counted with Physics or Chemistry), Physics, Statistics. Two AS-level passes (including one science) are normally an acceptable alternative to a third A-level subject.

GCSE/O-level: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1001; SOES1002; SOES1003; SOES1008; SOES1009; SOES1010 (if entering without A/AS-level Mathematics)
Second year: SOES2001; SOES2002; SOES2003; SOES2004; SOES2012; SOES2013, SOES2018;
Third year: SOES3004; SOES3006; SOES3020; SOES3025
Fourth year: SOES6001; SOES6003; SOES6031; SOES6032; SOES60XX (Minerals Consultancy Simulation)

Master of Geophysics (MGeophys) (4 years)

1. Programme requirements

A-level: passes in three science subjects, which normally includes Physics and a mathematical subject.

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1001; SOES1002; SOES1003; SOES1008; MATH1006 or MATH1008; MATH1007; PHYS1001; PHYS1002
Second year: SOES2002; SOES2015; MATH2015; PHYS1006
Third year: SOES3021; SOES3029; SOES6004; SOES6025;
Fourth year: SOES6001; SOES6002; SOES6030; SOES6037

Master of Oceanography (MOcean) (4 years)

1. Programme requirements

A-level: passes in three science/mathematics A-levels or two science/mathematics A-levels and two science/mathematics subjects at AS-level

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1003; SOES1004; SOES1005; SOES1008; SOES1006 or SOES1009; SOES1010 or MATH1006 or MATH1008;
Second year: SOES2006; SOES2007; SOES2009; SOES2013
Third year: SOES3016; SOES3018; SOES3027
Fourth year: SOES6001; SOES6008; SOES6010; SOES6034

Geology

1. Programme requirements

A-level: two passes (preferably three) in science subjects. It is recommended that these should include at least one of the following: Biology or Zoology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Science (not to be counted with Physics or Chemistry), Physics, Statistics. Two AS-level passes (including one science) are normally an acceptable alternative to a third A-level subject.

GCSE/O-level: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1001; SOES1002; SOES1003; SOES1008; SOES1009; SOES1010 (if entering without A/AS-level Mathematics)
Second year: SOES2001; SOES2002; SOES2003; SOES2004; SOES2012; SOES2013, SOES2018;
Third year: SOES3006; SOES3025

Geology with Biology

1. Programme requirements

A-level: two passes (preferably three) in science subjects, one of which must be in Biology (or Zoology). Two AS-level passes (including one science) are normally an acceptable alternative to a third A-level subject.

GCSE/O-level: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory units

This programme has been discontinued.
Second year: SOES2001; SOES2002; SOES2012; SOES2013; two approved units of Biology/Biological Oceanography
Third year: SOES3004; SOES3006; SOES3024 or SOES3025; two approved units of Biology/Biological Oceanography

Geology with Environmental Science

1. Programme requirements

A-level: two passes (preferably three) in science subjects. It is recommended that these should include at least one of the following: Biology or Zoology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Science (not to be counted with Physics or Chemistry), Physics, Statistics. Two AS-level passes (including one science) are normally an acceptable alternative to a third A-level subject.

GCSE/O-level: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory units

This programme has been discontinued.
Second year: SOES2002; SOES2003; SOES2012; SOES2013; SOES2018
Third year: SOES3006; SOES3008; SOES3024 or SOES3025;

Geology with Oceanography

1. Programme requirements

A-level: two passes (preferably three) in science subjects. It is recommended that these should include at least one of the following: Biology or Zoology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Science (not to be counted with Physics or Chemistry), Physics, Statistics . Two AS-level passes (including one science) are normally an acceptable alternative to a third A-level subject.

GCSE/O-level: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1001; SOES1002; SOES1003; SOES1004; SOES1005; SOES1008; SOES1006 or SOES1009; SOES1010 or MATH1006 or MATH1008
Second year: SOES2002; SOES2009; SOES2012; SOES2013; SOES2018
Third year: SOES3006; SOES3015; SOES3024 or SOES3025

Geology with Physical Geography

1. Programme requirements

A-level: two passes (preferably three) in science subjects, of which one must be in Geography. Two AS-level passes (including one science) are normally an acceptable alternative to a third A-level subject.

GCSE/O-level: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1001; SOES1002; SOES1003; SOES1008, SOES1009; SOES1010 (if entering without A/AS-level Mathematics); Two approved units of Geography
Second year: SOES2002; SOES2004; SOES2012; SOES2013; two approved units of Geography
Third year: SOES3006; SOES3024 or SOES3025; two approved units of Geography

Geophysical Sciences

1. Programme requirements

A-level: normally Physics and a mathematical subject.

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1001; SOES1002; SOES1003; SOES1008; MATH1006 or MATH1008; MATH1007; PHYS1001; PHYS1002
Second year: SOES2002; SOES2015; PHYS1006
Third year: SOES3021; SOES3023; SOES6004; SOES6037;

Marine Biology with Oceanography

1. Programme requirements

A-level: (i) a biological science;

(ii) passes in one (preferably two) other science subjects; or one A-level pass and two AS-level passes (only one of which need be a science subject).

GCSE/O-level: Chemistry, (if not offered at A or AS-level).

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1003; SOES1004; SOES1005; SOES1006; SOES1007; SOES1008; SOES1010 (if entering without A/AS-level Mathematics); BIOL1003 OR BIOL1007;
Second year: SOES2006; SOES2007; SOES2009; SOES2011; SOES2017; BIOL2008;
Third year: SOES3018; SOES3027

Marine Sciences

1. Programme requirements

A-level: passes in two (preferably three) science subjects; or two A-level passes in science subjects and two AS-level passes, (only one of which need be a science subject).

2. Compulsory units

Third year: SOES3016; SOES3018; SOES3027

Marine Sciences with French (4 years)

1. Programme requirements

A-level: passes in two (preferably three) science subjects; or two A-level passes in science subjects and A/AS-level French.

GCSE/O-level: French grade A (if not taken at A-level)

2. Compulsory units

Third year: to be spent in France: Pass in the Mâitrise
Fourth year: SOES3018; SOES3027; Two units of French

Ocean and Earth System Science

1. Programme requirements

A-level: passes in three science/mathematics A-levels or two science/mathematics A-levels and two science/mathematics subjects at AS-level

2. Compulsory units

First Year: SOES1003; SOES1004; SOES1005; SOES1008; SOES1009; SOES1002 or SOES1007; SOES1010 (if entering without A/AS level Maths)
Second Year: SOES2007 or SOES2012
Third Year: SOES3030; SOES3027

Oceanography

1. Programme requirements

A-level: passes in two (preferably three) science subjects; or two A-level passes in science subjects and two AS-level passes, (only one of which need be a science subject).

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1003; SOES1004; SOES1005; SOES1008; SOES1006 or SOES1009; SOES1010 or MATH1006 or MATH1008
Second year: SOES2006; SOES2007; SOES2009; SOES2013
Third year: SOES3018; SOES3027

Oceanography with French (4 years)

1. Programme requirements

A-level: passes in two (preferably three) science subjects; or two A-level passes in science subjects and A/AS-level French.

GCSE/O-level: French grade A (if not taken at A-level)

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1003; SOES1004; SOES1005; SOES1006; SOES1008; SOES1010 or MATH1006 or MATH1008; Two units of French
Second year: SOES2006; SOES2007; SOES2009; SOES2013; Two units of French
Third year: to be spent in France: Pass in the Mâitrise
Fourth year: SOES3018; SOES3027; Two units of French

Oceanography with Geology

1. Programme requirements

A-level: passes in two (preferably three) science subjects; or two A-level passes and two AS-level passes (only one of which need be a science subject).

GCSE/O-level: Chemistry or Physical Science (if not offered at A or AS-level).

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1001; SOES1002; SOES1003; SOES1004; SOES1005; SOES1008; SOES1006 or SOES1009; SOES1010 or MATH1006 or MATH1008
Second year: SOES2006; SOES2007; SOES2009; SOES2013; SOES2018
Third year: SOES3015; SOES3018; SOES3027

Oceanography with Marine Biology

1. Programme requirements

A-level: (i) a biological science;

(ii) passes in one (preferably two) other science subjects; or one A-level pass and two AS-level passes (only one of which need be a science subject).

GCSE/O-level: Chemistry, (if not offered at A or AS-level).

2. Compulsory units

Third year: SOES3018; SOES3027

Oceanography with Mathematics

1. Programme requirements

A-level: (i) Mathematics;

(ii) passes in one (preferably two) other science subjects; or one A-level pass and two AS-level passes (only one of which need be a science subject); additional A or AS-level preferably to be Physics.


2. Compulsory units

Third year: SOES3010; SOES3018; SOES3027; MATH2015; MATH3005

This programme is being discontinued with effect from 2002/2003.

Oceanography with Physical Geography

1. Programme requirements

A-level: (i) Geography;

(ii) passes in two science subjects; or one A-level pass and two AS-level passes (only one of which need be a science subject).

2. Compulsory units

First year: SOES1003; SOES1004; SOES1005; SOES1008; SOES1006 or SOES1009; SOES1010 or MATH1006 or MATH1008; Two approved units of Geography
Second year: SOES2007; SOES2009; SOES2013; GEOG2001; One other approved unit of Geography/Environmental Science
Third year: SOES3014; SOES3018; SOES3027; Two approved units of Geography/Environmental Science.

Oceanography with Physics

1. Programme requirements

A-level: Physics; Mathematics; and a pass in one other science subject or two AS-level passes (only one of which need be a science subject).

2. Compulsory units

Third year: SOES3010; SOES3018; SOES3027

This programme is being discontinued with effect from 2002/2003.