Further study options exist in the UK and internationally. A master’s degree or other postgraduate qualification may increase opportunities in fields such as hydrographic surveying, water quality management, remote sensing, geophysics, GIS, coastal zone management, natural history museum work, journalism and publishing. Having a postgraduate qualification can open up many additional career options, particularly those involving research. Some students with excellent undergraduate academic results may go straight to a PhD.
Teaching is also an option and there is a shortage of secondary science teachers, particularly chemistry and physics, in the UK. For schools a PGCE will be required and is also an advantage for teaching in Further Education. Those interested in lecturing and research in Higher Education will need to consider working towards a PhD
The University of Plymouth offers the following postgraduate study options that could be of interest to Ocean Science graduates:
- MSc Applied Marine Science
- MRes Applied Marine Science
- MSc Hydrography
You should consider the financial implications of further study as well as selecting a programme that suits your interests, learning style and future career direction. The following websites are a good starting point for exploring postgraduate options, but you may also benefit from talking to a Careers Consultant about your particular situation.
Some useful websites to help you find a suitable post-graduate programme;
Find a Masters https://www.findamasters.com/
Find a PhD https://www.findaphd.com/
Prospects https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
It is also worth investigating what
further study options the University has to offer as you may find the perfect course for yourself in an institution you already know. There are also sometimes financial benefits of staying on such as a fee discount to Alumni,
find out your funding options here.