Msc Coastal And Marine Resource Management

What you'll study on this MSc Coastal and Marine Resource Management degree course
Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

 

You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. For example, 4 modules worth 30 credits and 1 module worth 60 credits.

 

Modules

Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

• Coastal and Shoreline Management – 30 credits
• Marine Policy, Planning and Conservation – 30 credits
• Principles of Giscience – 30 credits
• Research Skills and Project – 60 credits
• Tutorial Programme – 0 credits
• Sustainable Blue Economy – 30 credits

 

There are no optional modules in this year.

 

Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

 

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

Qualifications or experience

• A second class honours degree or equivalent in any subject. Professional experience and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Tuition fees (2022 start)

Full-time

• UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,400
• EU students –£9,400 (including Transition Scholarship)
• International students – £17,000

Part-time
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:

• Year 1 (60 credits) – £3,130
• Year 2 (120 credits) – £6,270

 

EU students:

(including Transition Scholarship)

• Year 1 (60 credits) – £3,130
• Year 2 (120 credits) – £6,270

 

International students:

• Year 1 (60 credits) – £5,670
• Year 2 (120 credits) – £11,330

 

Fees are subject to annual increase.

Once you've completed this course, you'll be well positioned for a career in marine resource policy, the use or development of maritime resources, or the conservation of natural resources of coasts and oceans.

 

What can you do with a Coastal and Marine Resource Management degree?
You can expect to find job opportunities within:

 

• Government agencies
• Environmental consultancies
• Observational or research institutions concerned with resource management

 

You may also choose to work in industry, with community groups, for landowners or in a consultancy role. Alternatively, you might wish to pursue a career in research or education.

 

We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding the right job, through our industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.