Newcastle University

Marine Sciences MPhil, PhD

Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our research degrees in marine sciences provide research training, supervision and collaboration to international standards.

Key highlights

  • Research training and supervision delivered to international standards
  • Opportunities for research collaboration in marine sciences

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Progression Scholarship Funding

    A £1,000 Alumni Progression Scholarship or a 20% Alumni Progression Discount.

  • Business Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of up to £8,150 tuition fee discount each.

  • Frank Pounder Bursary (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence MSc)

    Each eligible student will receive an individual award of £2,000.

    Up to £2,000
  • MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship

    Awards of up to £16,625, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

  • The Hilary Taylor Scholarship

    The School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape is offering two scholarships of £2,500, one for each stage of the Master of Architecture (5843F) programme.

    Up to £2,500
  • Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships – Postgraduate Awards

    £8,000 tuition fee awards.

    Up to £8,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Marine scientist
  • Postdoctoral research associate
  • University lecturer in marine sciences
  • Marine conservation scientist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Oceanographer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238-£19,338 per year | International: £31,900-£46,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Newcastle University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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