MESci（荣誉）海洋地理

加的夫是英国海洋地理学科的发源地。该学位课程自1976年以来一直在运行，是在海洋和沿海地区就业或将来进行学术研究的极其成功的培训途径。该学位是深海海洋和沿海环境的自然地理和人文地理的完美融合。该计划的主要组成部分是动手实地调查，包括对海洋环境进行沿海和近海测绘，以了解其物理和生物特征。这项工作涉及使用一些最先进和令人兴奋的技术。MESci在相当于BSc的基础上，通过第四年的课程提供有关假设检验，批判性分析和问题解决的专业培训，同时了解研究的过程和结果。您将与您所选择的主题领域的成员一起从事您所选择的主题领
This four year marine geography degree covers a broad range of marine and coast-related subjects and includes an independent research project.The world’s oceans and coasts are full of amazing habitats and wildlife and they sustain many important and growing industries including shipping, tourism and renewable energy. As a marine geographer, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to keep our oceans healthy and support traditional and emerging marine industries to be sustainable.Our Marine Geography course explores a unique mix of physical and environmental geography. You will study the science behind the relationship between society and the sea, and investigate global challenges like ocean acidification and rising sea levels.South Wales has a rich and diverse marine environment including estuaries with large tidal ranges, islands thriving with wildlife, offshore renewable energy and the largest oil port in the UK in Milford Haven.We take regular trips to the Bristol Channel, the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the Gower, where we complete activitieslike offshore surveying, water quality monitoring, ecological mapping and beach profiling.There will also be opportunities to go on overseas trips, in the past we’ve been to Malta, Jersey and Greece.The MSci involves the opportunity, subject to academic performance, to do a fourth year of study where you work on an exciting research project with an academic from the School and their research staff. You will study the physical, hydrographical and managerial issues relating to the ocean, with a focus on developing the advanced research skills needed for a career in academic research and consultancy.Career prospectsKeeping our oceans healthy is critical to our future. The sea produces around half of all the oxygen we breathe and absorbs half of all man-made carbon dioxide. The skills and knowledge of marine geographers are needed to tackle current and future marine challenges to make sure that important habitats and wildlife are protected and that maritime industries like fishing, tourism, shipping and renewable energy are developed sustainably.You can choose to work in a variety of different industries and roles including conservation and marine management, as an environmental consultant or marine geospatial analyst. You will also have many skills that other sectors like insurance, finance, education and planning are looking for.The advanced research skills, innovation and initiative that you will gain from your degree will be invaluable to employers in academia, government and industry. Many senior positions in marine geography-related careers ask for a minimum of a Master's level qualification.