NOC's Educational Opportunities
Working alongside our University partners, University of Southampton and University of Liverpool, we provide students with the opportunity to get involved in world-class research and work alongside some of the leading scientists in their subject area.
Opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students are managed through our University partners, and our site in Southampton is shared with the University of Southampton, providing an opportunity to pool our facilities and resources to provide students with all the tools needed to begin a career in marine science.
Undergraduates
Whether you’re driven by curiosity, a passion for the environment, or a desire to help shape the future of our planet, these programmes offer an outstanding foundation for your career.
Postgraduates
Students are embedded in active research communities and work alongside leading scientists tackling some of the most urgent challenges facing our ocean and planet.
Graduate School
At the heart of the UK’s leading centre for ocean and Earth science, the Graduate School at NOC's Southampton site (GSNOCS) offers a vibrant, inclusive and internationally recognised environment for postgraduate research.
Hear From the Head of the Graduate School
PhD students are at the core of our research endeavour. Our Graduate School provides a vibrant, diverse and supportive environment for PhD students to thrive."
Doctoral Training Partnerships
The National Oceanography Centre works in partnership with a range of prestigious Doctoral Training Programmes (DTPs) to support the next generation of environmental researchers. These programmes offer interdisciplinary training, access to world-leading expertise, and the opportunity to work on real-world challenges, from climate resilience to cutting-edge satellite technology.
Dive Deeper: The National Oceanographic Library
The National Oceanographic Library is a national resource for the UK marine and earth science community, specifically supporting the research, education, teaching and enterprise of the National Oceanography Centre, the School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton as well as the wider University of Southampton community.