Course Comparison

Course
MRes Applied Marine Science MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence
Award
Master of Research - MRes Master of Science - MSc
Duration
1 year 1 year
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time, Part-time route available Full-time
Placement
- (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Biological and Marine Sciences School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Entry requirements
You should have:
  • A good honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent preferably in a science or engineering subject. If you don’t have any recent formal qualifications, we may accept work place experience.
  • If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through Ecctis, who provide an advisory service. 
English language:
  • If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English. The minimum IELTS score usually accepted is 6.5. Our International Office has more information.
English language requirements
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
An honours degree (a second class or better) in a relevant discipline (e.g., BSc Geography, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Earth Science, Marine Science, Ocean Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Computing, Chemistry) OR overseas equivalent. If you apply with a degree in a none-related subject this will also be considered. If you apply without recent formal qualifications, but with relevant industry experience you will also be considered.
A minimum grade C in English Language at GCSE level OR a minimum overall score of 6.5 in IELTS with no less than 5.5 in any component.