Digital Ocean MSc
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Digital Ocean at Bangor University is an innovative, multidisciplinary programme designed for students who want to harness cutting-edge digital technologies to explore, analyse, and understand the marine environment. Combining expertise in oceanography, programming, data science, and machine learning, this course equips graduates with the skills needed to address global challenges in marine science, climate change, and ocean sustainability. Course highlights Interdisciplinary approach: Gain expertise in ocean science, programming, and data analytics to tackle real-world marine challenges.
Advanced technical training: Learn highly sought-after skills in Python, MATLAB, GIS, and machine learning. Research-led teaching: Benefit from Bangor’s internationally recognised expertise in marine science and digital ocean technologies. Career-ready skills: Graduates are well-equipped for careers in marine research, environmental consultancy, ocean observing systems, and data science.
The Digital Ocean MSc is ideal for students with backgrounds in marine science, environmental science, or related disciplines who want to use digital innovation to transform our understanding of the ocean. If you are passionate about the marine environment and want to develop cutting-edge technical skills to study and protect it, as well as super charge your career, this course is for you.
Key highlights
- Combines oceanography, programming, data science and machine learning
- Technical training in Python, MATLAB, GIS and machine learning
- Research-led teaching drawing on internationally recognised marine science expertise
- Applies digital technologies to climate change and ocean sustainability challenges
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Marine researcher
- Environmental consultant
- Ocean observing systems specialist
- Marine data scientist
- GIS analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,500 per year | International: £22,500 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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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