This Master’s degree programme consists solely of a 12-month research project. With several years as a senior oceanographer you will already have the skills, knowledge and expertise to undertake this stand-alone independent, workplace based project.
You will be encouraged to discover your own research subject for investigation; whether that’s researching new technologies, reviewing the science behind the day-to-day oceanography strategies or the impact of climate change on the ocean and whether the role of an oceanographer might evolve. Whatever you decide, we recommend your project be aligned with your aspirations in your current or chosen field of work.
During the 12 months you will plan, execute and report on your chosen project. Following successful completion you will graduate and be awarded the MSc Advanced Oceanography for Professionals by the University of Plymouth.
Please note, there are no taught modules as part of this programme.
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| Peer Review Forum Task | Weeks 4-6 (S) |
| Annotated Bibliography | Week 7 (F) |
| Ethical Approval | Week 10 (F) |
| Project Proposal | Week 10 (S) |
| Dissertation | Week 49 (S) |
| Presentation | Weeks 50-52 (S) |
Bell, J. and Water, S. (2018). Doing Your Research Project: a Guide for First-Time Researchers (7th Ed.) McGraw Hill. Maidenhead.
Creswell, J.W. and Creswell, J.D. (2018). Research Design. Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. (5th Ed.) Sage. London.
Denscombe, M. (2021). The Good Research Guide. (7th Ed.). Open University Press. London.
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