Overview
The MSc Marine Science and Sustainability is primarily dedicated to deep understanding and advanced skills relating to the sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems, climate change adaptation and ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction. It will also foster an understanding of the role of oceans in causing or buffering the effects of climate change, as well as promoting a critical appreciation of management and policy issues.
The programme will be offered over 1 year (13 months), starting in September each year. There will be 7 months dedicated to taught modules and exams, and 6 months dedicated to an independent research project. Furthermore, the various modules making up the course will also be offered as stand-alone credit-bearing short courses, for external stakeholders wanting to broaden their knowledge.
Features
English
The programme can be subdivided into three distinct awards, which can be obtained individually or collectively. These include:
Academic Requirements
A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants from other disciplines with a 2:1 or 1st, or with a 2.2 degree in a relevant subject but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience (at least two years of work/life experience deemed by the University to be either appropriate in the fulfilment of minimum entry criteria) are encouraged to apply.
At least a good level of high-school Maths and English (GCSE, Grade C, or equivalent) is required.
Non-standard Entry Requirements
Alternate entry into the PGCert level can be achieved through suitably documented extensive work experience (e.g. >1 year) relevant to the programme (e.g. marine environmental research, government planning, environmental impact work, work for NGO or international agency). Such applicants may be required to submit a discursive account of why this experience is relevant.
SCR 78,000 per year *
*Fees are subject to change.
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