BSc Geological Oceanography (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Geological Oceanography (with Foundation Year), a science degree focusing on geological oceanography through an integrated foundation year. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers optional placement and year abroad opportunities.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in Maths required. Offers are tariff based, 48 - 112 points, from Level 3 qualification(s)* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted and Cambridge Technical Diplomas / Certificates Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 20%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geological Oceanography (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £38,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geological Oceanography (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geological Oceanography (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geological Oceanography (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BSc Geological Oceanography (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geological Oceanography (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.