Study Marine Environment at a UK Top 5 University*
Discover a community of experts working at the cutting-edge of marine science and its application at our stunning location in Cornwall
*4th for Earth and Marine Sciences in The Guardian University Guide 2025
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Our Marine programmes are based within the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability, which brings together experts from across the spectrum of earth and life sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and business. Our programmes are all designed with a focus on developing solutions to global challenges and creating a better future for our planet and its people.
We offer three programmes allowing you to specialise in a specific area of marine conservation. You will be able to explore the relationships between coastal and marine ecosystems and human activity, examine how environmental sustainability can be achieved while improving the social wellbeing and resilience of coastal communities, and learn how to protect marine vertebrate populations. .
You will join an interactive, dynamic and welcoming group of internationally known researchers and our innovative and enthusiastically engaged postgraduate community.
4th in the UK for Earth and Marine Sciences*
40th in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences**
Our Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability is focused on developing solutions to global challenges
90% of our Biological Sciences research is internationally excellent***
*The Guardian University Guide 2025
**QS World University Rankings 2024
***Based on research rated 4* and 3* in the Research Excellence Framework 2021
There are a range of ways that you can find out more about Postgraduate study at the University of Exeter. We run open days throughout the year where you can hear from current students and staff and visit our campuses as well as resources to help you find out more about studying with us.
Alternatively, we offer online open days or you can book onto a Postgraduate Campus visit.