University Centre Sparsholt is recognised worldwide for its expertise in providing education in fishery, aquaculture and marine studies.

Our lecturing staff are known to be the experts in the industry and can often be found at conferences and industry forums discussing the latest techniques and their supporting research.

Students gain real industry experience on and off-site that is under-pinned by the high level of technical lecture content to prepare them for a range of careers or progression to courses at Master’s level.

Our industry contacts enable great employment prospects. Typically over 50%  of our 3rd year students return from work placements to sit their final exams with jobs already secured for graduation.