Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
BSc (Hons) Marine Science with Study Abroad
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BSc (Hons) Marine Science with Study Abroad | Programme code | UFS4GOACSMCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2024/5 | |
| Campus(es) | Cornwall Campus |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Stage 1
105 credits of compulsory modules,15 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
aThe field course module, GEO1421, is compulsory. If you are unable to take the field course, you will be required to take another optional module. Please discuss this with the programme lead.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO1433 | Marine Biology | 30 | No |
| GEO1405B | Earth System Science | 15 | No |
| GEO1419 | Introduction to data science | 15 | No |
| GEO1420 | Atmospheric and Oceanic Systems, Their Interactions and Importance | 15 | No |
| GEO1421 | Marine and Environmental Science Field Course [See note a above] | 15 | No |
| GEO1422 | Marine Science Tutorials | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioP S1 BSc MS opt 2024-5 | |||
| GEO1408B | Global Issues in Environmental Science | 15 | No |
| GEO1423 | Biodiversity and its Conservation | 15 | No |
| CSM1041 | Quantitative Methods for GeoScientists | 15 | No |
| CSM1031 | Earth and Environmental Chemistry | 15 | No |
Stage 2
90 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
b The field course module, GEO2460, is compulsory. If you are unable to take the field course, you will be required to take another optional module.
c Module is 30 credits including Dorset Field Course.
d You may not take GEO2449 and LES2002 in the same academic year.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO2441 | Remote Sensing for Environmental Management | 15 | No |
| GEO2460 | Environment and Sustainability on the Isles of Scilly [See note b above] | 15 | No |
| GEO2462 | Research Design and Methods | 15 | No |
| GEO2457 | Physical Ocean Processes | 15 | No |
| GEO2461 | Second Year Tutorials | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioP S2 BSc MS opt 2024-5 [see notes c and d above] | |||
| GEO2451 | Ice Sheets: Glaciology, Climate and the Oceans | 15 | No |
| GEO2467 | Climate Change: The Physical Basis of the IPCC | 15 | No |
| GEO2463 | Hazards and Human Society | 15 | No |
| BIO2432 | Exploitation of the Sea | 15 | No |
| BIO2438 | Marine Ecology | 15 | No |
| CSM2183 | Sedimentology | 30 | No |
| GEO2440 | Geographical Information Science and Systems | 15 | No |
| GEO2449 | Green Consultants | 15 | No |
| GEO2450 | Biogeography | 15 | No |
| ECM2911 | Mathematics of the Environment | 15 | No |
| LAW2016C | Environmental Regulation and Redress | 15 | No |
| LES2002 | Workplace Learning | 15 | No |
| BIO2437 | Biology of Aquatic Vertebrates | 15 | No |
| ECE2001 | Oceans and Human Health | 15 | No |
| CSM2052 | Grand Geoenvironmental Challenges | 15 | No |
Stage 3
120 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO3508 | One Year Study Abroad | 120 | Yes |
Stage 4
60 credits of compulsory modules, 60 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
e GEO3462 Dissertation in Marine Science is a 40-credit GEO-coded module but you may select a supervisor from either CLES or CEMPS (i.e. in Geography/Environmental Science, Biosciences, Renewables or Geology).
f The field course module, GEO3463, is compulsory. If you are unable to take the field course, you will be required to take another optional module.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO3462 | Dissertation in Marine Science [see note e above] | 40 | Yes |
| GEO3463 | Research Cruise [see note f above] | 15 | No |
| GEO3471 | Preparing to Graduate | 5 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioP SF BSc MS opt 2024-5 [see notes d and e above] | |||
| BIO3409 | Symbiosis in Marine Systems | 15 | No |
| GEO2449 | Green Consultants | 15 | No |
| GEO3455 | Marine Climate and Environmental Change | 15 | No |
| GEO3466 | Biological Oceanography | 15 | No |
| LES2002 | Workplace Learning | 15 | No |
| GEO3454 | Antarctica: Science from a Frozen Continent | 15 | No |
| BIO3433 | Ocean Management and Conservation | 15 | No |
| ENE3003 | Marine Renewable Energy | 15 | No |
| GEO3470 | Marine and Coastal Social-ecological systems | 15 | No |
| GEO3461 | Arctic Frontiers: Can We Preserve the Arctic Environment? | 15 | No |
| GEOM363B | Themes in Climate Change | 15 | No |
| CSM3072 | Climate change: Past and Future | 15 | No |
| LAW3301C | Law and Policy for Sustainable Organisations | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
BSc (Hons) Marine Science with Study Abroad
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
|---|
22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision | 13/02/2025 |
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