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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Marine Science with optional placement year
Ulster University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Marine Science with optional placement year course at Ulster University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
STEM subjects preferred. Subjects may include Geography, Economics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Technology/Science, Physical Education, Single Award Science, ICT, Nutrition and Food Science, Software Systems Development, Single Award Life & Health Sciences. Applied Science Double Award also acceptable.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| EU | £16,320 per year |
| International | £16,320 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F719
Here's what Ulster University says about its Marine Science with optional placement year course.
Are you passionate about the health of our oceans and life in our seas? Our degree in marine science is the integrated study of the biological, physical and chemical aspects of our coasts and oceans. It covers aspects of marine biology and ecology, through marine geology, maritime archaeology, and ocean engineering, to the oceans as an economic resource and a global climate regulator. Oceans provide many opportunities for sustainable communities through renewable energy schemes, carbon sequestration, and sustainable fishing. The Blue Economy (activities related to the ocean) is growing each year, and in 2018 was worth €566 billion while generating an estimated 3.5 million jobs across Europe.
The human population, estimated at 7.6 billion in 2018, is expected to increase to 11 billion by 2100. With the majority of the world’s largest cities located in coastal zones, more than 75% of people are expected to live within 100 km of the coast by 2025. At a time of unprecedented environmental change, society is having to adapt to processes and hazards that are poorly understood. Now, more than ever, society needs STEM graduates with an interdisciplinary understanding of the complexity and uncertainty of the marine and atmospheric systems, and with the skills and competencies to observe, measure, model and manage these systems. We achieve this in our marine science degree through the integration of theoretical, practical and field-based approaches. Our Coleraine campus is ideally located on the Causeway Coast, one of the world’s most spectacular natural laboratories.
Employment opportunities exist all over the world in the public and private sectors, in areas as diverse as physical, chemical and biological oceanography, coastal and ocean engineering, hydrographic surveying, fisheries science, marine mammal science, meteorology, marine geology, scientific diving, coastal zone planning and marine conservation
Source: Ulster University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Geography and Environmental Sciences
Location
Coleraine | Coleraine
Duration
3-4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Marine sciences
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Ulster University reviews
Showing 68 reviews
Foundation year student
Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
The library is great and opened for all 24/7
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Ulster University students who took the Marine Science with optional placement year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
75%
low
Organisation and management
75%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
low
How well organised is your course?
72%
low
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
72%
low
Student voice
72%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
76%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Ulster University. These students are taking Marine Science with optional placement year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Health and Social Care | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Ulster University graduates who took Marine Science with optional placement year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Conservation and environment professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Natural and social science professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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