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.