• A high quality postgraduate education in marine environment on the basis of practical, analytical and numerical approaches.
  • A postgraduate degree with a strong research element, at internationally recognised training centres in marine science.
  • Advanced training in marine observation and exploration techniques, laboratory analyses and mathematical modelling.
  • Opportunities to develop key skills in marine data processing and analysis, with research experience gained through an individual advanced research project.
  • Direct experience of work on a sustained research project at the forefront of marine environment knowledge.
  • Opportunities to train alongside world class scientists in a research-led environment.
  • Vocational training for a professional career in industries related to the marine environment protection and management.
  • A sound and suitable qualification that would enable you to proceed to a more specialist higher degree at the PhD level.
  • Opportunities to develop critical and analytical problem-solving powers and the ability to communicate results to non-specialists.
  • Opportunities to develop a range of generic skills including: critical and reflective thinking, articulate communication and the skills of literacy and numeracy.
  • A high quality and intellectually stimulating experience of learning in supportive environments.