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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh campus
Part Time
SEP-26
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, you’ll gain an understanding of the causes, impacts and management measures involved in dealing with issues in the marine environment. You’ll 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 master’s programme will develop your technical, scientific, and managerial abilities, relevant for a marine science career in academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations.
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a science subject with evidence of maths/numeracy courses passed at C or experience from a work environment can also be considered. Please include your CV as part of your application.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,744 per year
Students from Domestic
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£12,344 per year
Students from Scotland
£28,952 per year
Students from EU
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£28,952 per year
Students from International
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