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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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There is a global need for an interdisciplinary approach to combat the effects of climate change on the marine environment. MSc Climate Change: Managing the Marine Environment provides those of you with a bachelor-level graduate degree in biology the opportunity to build your marine biology knowledge and expertise with emphasis on challenging climate change and solving maritime environmental issues. For those of you from a different academic background, the programme offers you the opportunity to prepare for employment in the marine management and planning sector. Through studying a broad range of relevant and topical issues, youll gain an understanding of the causes, impacts and management measures involved in dealing with issues in the marine environment.
Youll learn fundamental knowledge of the main disciplines and associated technologies in managing impacts of climate change in the maritime environment, the ethics and standards relevant to professional scientific and engineering practice, and the social, economic, and environmental impact of change to marine ecosystems with an international context.
The career-focused masters programme will develop your technical, scientific, and managerial abilities, relevant for a marine science career in academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations. Part time option also available.
Masters (MSc) level entry applicants must have one of the following: Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in a related subject area. For postgraduate conversion courses, non-related degrees will be considered. Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered. PG Diploma level entry applicants must have an ordinary degree in a related subject area and relevant post qualification industry experience. Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements or have no formal academic qualifications will be considered individually based on their CV and possibly interview. Admission via this route will be at the discretion of the Director of Recruitment.
Students living in
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£12,344 per year
Students from Domestic
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£12,344 per year
Students from Scotland
£28,056 per year
Students from EU
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£28,056 per year
Students from International
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