Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Marine Environmental Science course at University of Portsmouth.
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B,B,B
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, with 32 points from a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics).
Location | Fees |
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England | £9,535 per year |
Scotland | £9,535 per year |
Wales | £9,535 per year |
Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
EU | £9,535 per year |
International | £19,200 per year |
UCAS code: F912
Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Marine Environmental Science course.
This is a Connected Degree Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
Overview Marine environments cover 70% of the Earth's surface and represent more than 95% of the world's biosphere. On this BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science degree course, accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), you'll develop your understanding of this vital resource and learn how to protect its delicate ecosystems from climate change, overfishing and pollution.
Investigate marine ecosystems in our environmental laboratories and Institute of Marine Sciences, our internationally renowned shoreside marine station packed with expert staff, a floating research platform and purpose-built 318m2 aquatic centre
Make the most of our coastal location with marine excursions on the Solent, and learn powerboating with the RYA or scientific and technical diving certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
Have the chance to conduct research in places such as Somerset, Isle of Wight, Malta, Portugal, Malaysia and Belize
Build experience on a one-year work placement, or study abroad at one of our partner universities in Spain, France or Poland
Accredited by: This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).
Careers and opportunities The world's oceans and seas are one of its most precious and biodiverse resources. Ongoing threats to these marine environments – such as waste dumping, climate change, dredging and overfishing – mean the world needs people with the specialised scientific knowledge to safeguard marine resources for future generations.
When you graduate, you’ll be primed for a career anywhere in the world in areas such as marine environmental consultancy, marine conservation, coastal management, and underwater exploration and conservation.
You'll be able to apply for Associate Membership of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and with more experience, you could work to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci) or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv). Chartered Membership of the IES is required in many environmental careers.
You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level, such as with our MSc Coastal & Marine Resource Management.
What jobs can you do with a marine environmental science degree? Roles our graduates have taken on include:
marine scientist
marine environmental consultant
environmental chemist
geographic information scientist
fish health inspector
marine conservation officer
environmental policy officer
coastal management officer
wildlife protection officer
Placement year After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. Placements give you the opportunity to apply what you've learnt so far in a real workplace, boosting your employability and making you attractive to employers after graduation.
You can work for a company or organisation here in the UK or overseas, although our coastal location means there are many placement opportunities nearby.
Previous students have completed placements at Dover Harbour Board and Portsmouth Water.
Whichever route you choose, you'll receive support and guidance. Our specialist team of Science and Health Careers advisors can help you with finding a work placement and improving your employability skills. They'll provide you with a database of placement vacancies, support with your job search – including help with applications and interviews – and support throughout your placement year.
There are a few options in how you might study Marine Environmental Science at University of Portsmouth.
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Science and Health
Location
Main Site | Portsmouth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Environmental sciences
• Ocean sciences
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
There are no optional modules in this year.
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
Optional modules in this year include:
Placement year
Boost your employability by taking an industry-based work placement year with a relevant organisation or immerse yourself in another culture by studying for a year at one of our partner universities worldwide.
This is an amazing opportunity to either put everything you’ve learned so far into action in a real workplace or expand your horizons and set yourself up for your future career by studying abroad and becoming a student ambassador for our university." Depending on what you choose, we’ll help you find and secure an exciting placement opportunity within an appropriate company or organisation, or you’ll expand your global perspective and develop additional skills to boost your future career during a study abroad year.
This is a Connected Degree
We're the only university that gives you the flexibility to choose when to take a work placement. Take it after your 2nd year, before returning to finish your studies. Or after your final year, connecting you into the workplace.
If you're not sure if or when to take your placement, don't worry. You'll have plenty of time to settle into your studies and explore your options before making your choice.
Year 3
Core modules in this year include:
Optional modules in this year include:
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
You’ll be assessed through:
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
The way you're assessed will depend on the modules you select throughout your course. Here's an example from a previous academic year of how students on this course were typically assessed:
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The support is excellent, they are willing to do anything to help your studies
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Workload is super manageable, not many lectures so plenty of free time
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The facilities are top tier and help are studies. Teachers are approachable
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Marine Environmental Science course at University of Portsmouth features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
90%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
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Assessment and feedback
84%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
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Academic support
90%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
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Organisation and management
81%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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How well organised is your course?
79%
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Learning resources
90%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
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Student voice
86%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
66%
low
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
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Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
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Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
high
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
55%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
The Marine Environmental Science course at University of Portsmouth features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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Environmental Studies | D |
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Biology | C | |||||
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Mathematics | C |
We have no information about graduates who took Marine Environmental Science at University of Portsmouth.
Earnings from University of Portsmouth graduates who took Marine Environmental Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£29.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Marine Environmental Science.
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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