Unsure on what degree I should take

I was thinking about taking Marine Environmental Science/Management but Scottish universities don't seem to have this course. I am considering taking Environmental Science/Environmental Management instead. However I am unsure if this would allow me to become a Marine scientist/consultant in the future. I've had a look at a degree in Marine Science, which looks interesting but I also like the content of the Environmental Science degree aswell. I could go down to England as they do have Marine Environmental degrees, but I don't think I will have the funds for the tuition fees. Any Advice?

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Reply 1

artful_lounger

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Look at degrees in marine biology/oceanography as well. Or even just general bioscience/earth sciences/environmental science degrees covering topics of interest. You can still go into those roles from those degrees.

Reply 2

Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by Paintersed

I was thinking about taking Marine Environmental Science/Management but Scottish universities don't seem to have this course. I am considering taking Environmental Science/Environmental Management instead. However I am unsure if this would allow me to become a Marine scientist/consultant in the future. I've had a look at a degree in Marine Science, which looks interesting but I also like the content of the Environmental Science degree aswell. I could go down to England as they do have Marine Environmental degrees, but I don't think I will have the funds for the tuition fees. Any Advice?

Hi there,

My advice would be maybe take a broader degree such as Environmental Science because then if you discover that marine science isn't really your interest anymore, you still have a degree that will give you a lot of job prospects. Whereas, if you do a more niche course and you change your mind, your job prospects are more limited. Plus, it's possible to do a masters in marine biology if you're still interested by the end of your undergrad.

The Environmental Science degree at Lancaster has a range of optional modules which means you can tailor your course to your interests - in your case, more marine focused. Some graduates have even gone on to be Marine Environmental Officers. Here's the website if you're interested: Environmental Science BSc Hons (F750) - Lancaster University

Even if you don't choose Lancaster, an Environmental Science degree will most likely give you the skills to work in the marine sector. I'd have a look at the module options and choose a course with lots of marine focused modules so you can specialise within your degree. Obviously it's up to you though, and if you feel like a marine science degree would suit you best, then go for it!

Hope that's useful! Best of luck with your search.

Chloe
Lancaster Student Ambassador

Reply 3

ellawheeler

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Original post by Paintersed

I was thinking about taking Marine Environmental Science/Management but Scottish universities don't seem to have this course. I am considering taking Environmental Science/Environmental Management instead. However I am unsure if this would allow me to become a Marine scientist/consultant in the future. I've had a look at a degree in Marine Science, which looks interesting but I also like the content of the Environmental Science degree aswell. I could go down to England as they do have Marine Environmental degrees, but I don't think I will have the funds for the tuition fees. Any Advice?

I would say if you want to not pay tution fees do a degree in Scotland (if you are Scottish) and then consider taking a master's in marine science or something else within the field that interests you a lot.
Another alternative would be to take a gap year and work if you feel you really want to go to England or Wales to do a bachelor's degree in marine science.

Reply 4

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have you looked into environmental sciences degrees at universities in the Netherlands? Most of the lectures will be in English if there is a Brit in the class, and the fee structures are different.

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