MSc Marine and Coastal Resource Management

at University of Chester

Core specialisations are taught over six modules using a dynamic seminar and discussion group format, complemented by an international field trip.

Modules include: Conservation Genetics; Research Dissertation; Biodiversity Informatics; Field Trip; Marine Ecology and Habitat Survey; Marine Resource Exploitation and Management; and Marine Environmental Impact Assessment.

Applicants should normally have one of the following:
 

• An Honours degree (minimum 2:1) containing a significant content of marine/ecological/behavioural/biological science or a relevant postgraduate qualification
• Substantial relevant work experience, together with evidence of recent study or writing at an appropriate level

Overseas candidates should also be competent in English and have achieved, as a minimum, one of the following standards: IELTS – 6.5; TOEFL – 88.

Applicants are also expected to submit one strong reference, with their application.

Potential students may be invited to attend for interview.

International/EU Students

full course fee: £13,450

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit based scholarships for postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when submitting an application and any award given will be shown on your offer letter.

This course provides a wide range of employment opportunities for graduates which include fisheries management, aquaculture, environmental consultancy and impact assessment, marine resource survey, climatology, informatics and computing, renewable energy, and global information services (GIS). The field also has important applications in wildlife conservation, natural history documentation, and ecosystem services.