General information
Nominated for Marine Industry Awards 2016, for "Excellence in Marine Education and Training Award". Full story here.
The MSc in Coastal and Marine Environments is a full-time postgraduate course delivered over 3 semesters. It is directed at graduates from Geography, Natural Sciences and other related disciplines in the social and natural sciences, and at professionals in the field who are interested in furthering their knowledge of coastal and marine environments.
This MSc programme, theoretically informed and with a strong field-based and applied focus, seeks to challenge and facilitate students to engage with but go beyond established scientific conceptual and theoretical perspectives, engage new ways of understanding the complexities of our evolving physical coastal and marine environments, and develop critical insights that can support policy and practice in sustaining these increasingly vulnerable environments.
There is a strong focus on the formulation of coastal and marine policies and strategies; the identity and role of stakeholders; the nature and impact of local, national and European governance; and the historic and contemporary approaches used to understand the physical processes that control the characteristics of our coast. Development of skills is supported by a significant focus on practical and field-based learning, including short field courses in Ireland and work placements.
Proposed Modules (all 10 ECTs)
| CORE Modules - Semester 1 | NON CORE Modules - Semester 2 |
| Coastal Processes and Landforms | Coastal hazards OR Coastal Risk and Resilience |
| Field and Laboratory Methods | Biodiversity in the Coastal Zone OR Environment & Health |
| Marine Spatial Policy and Planning | Reconstructing the Marine Environment OR Quaternary Coastal Change |
| May - August Dissertation (30 ECTs) |
Career Opportunities. With coastal and marine resources increasingly promoted as being central to revitalising the Irish and global economy, the coming years will require well informed and educated leaders who understand the complexities of the interaction between the economy and health of these environments. Our taught Masters programme has been designed to integrate science, policy and governance so that students are trained to start professional careers in these areas. On graduating you will have opportunities across various fields including, but not limited to: Coastal and Marine Science, Environmental Monitoring, Professional Consultancy, Ecological Appropriate Assessment, Socio-Economic Impact Assessment, State/Semistate/NGOs, Environmental and Project Management, Planning, Governance, University and Private Research, Terrestrial and Oceanographic Surveys, Tourism, GIS, Heritage, and Teaching.
This MSc programme, theoretically informed and with a strong field-based and applied focus, is offered in direct response to new emerging discourses on the long term health of coastal and marine environments. It seeks to:
- challenge and facilitate students to engage with but go beyond established scientific conceptual and theoretical perspectives,
- engage new ways of understanding the complexities of our evolving physical coastal and marine environments
- develop critical insights that can support policy and practice in sustaining these increasingly vulnerable environments.
Content
The highlighted icons, represent the fields of education (in compliance with ISCED Classification) engaged during this course/programme.
Venue
Galway, Ireland
College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
School of Geography and Archaeology
Application
Click here to apply: http://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/how-to-apply/
Cost:
<p>Fees: EU<br /> €6,015 p.a. 2016/17</p> <p>Fees: Tuition<br /> €5,791 p.a. 2016/17</p> <p>Fees: Student levy<br /> €224 p.a. 2016/17</p> <p>Fees: Non EU<br /> €13,250 p.a. 2016/17</p> <p>Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant – please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €2,000 towards your tuition. You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. An F5 grant is where SUSI will pay TUITION up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €224. </p> <p>Postgraduate fee breakdown = tuition (EU or NON EU) + student levy as outlined above.</p>
Prerequisites:
Degree Requirements
NQAI Level 8 degree, second class honours or equivalent, with second class honours grade 1 or equivalent in a relevant field of studies. Selection is based on candidate's academic record at undergraduate level, statement of intent and academic letters of recommendation.
Language Requirements
International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate that their English language ability meets the required standard for admission by providing the results of an English language proficiency test, such as TOEFL or IELTS. The required standard is an overall minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent for Arts, Commerce, Law, and Medical programmes, undertaken no more than two years prior to the commencement of your programme at the University.
Application Procedure:
All students can apply online, using the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). PAC manages postgraduate applications for NUI Galway but the University makes all decisions on admissions to its programmes. You will need an active email account to use the PAC website and you'll be guided through the system, step by step, until you complete the online form. The cost of applying is €50 and is a non-refundable application processing fee, payable to PAC. You should post all supporting documentation (e.g. birth certificate, CV) relevant to your application (specifying the PAC application number you will be assigned) to:
Postgraduate Applications Centre
1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland
Application Deadlines
For most programmes, NUI Galway does not set specific closing dates for receipt of applications. Applications will continue to be reviewed in the summer months if there are still programme places available. If programmes become filled in early rounds (as early offers are accepted) new applications will not be accepted and these programmes will then be closed on PAC. You are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Qualification
Qualification: Master of Science
Credits:
Nominated for Marine Industry Awards 2016, for "Excellence in Marine Education and Training Award". Full story here.
The MSc in Coastal and Marine Environments is a full-time postgraduate course delivered over 3 semesters. It is directed at graduates from Geography, Natural Sciences and other related disciplines in the social and natural sciences, and at professionals in the field who are interested in furthering their knowledge of coastal and marine environments.
This MSc programme, theoretically informed and with a strong field-based and applied focus, seeks to challenge and facilitate students to engage with but go beyond established scientific conceptual and theoretical perspectives, engage new ways of understanding the complexities of our evolving physical coastal and marine environments, and develop critical insights that can support policy and practice in sustaining these increasingly vulnerable environments.
There is a strong focus on the formulation of coastal and marine policies and strategies; the identity and role of stakeholders; the nature and impact of local, national and European governance; and the historic and contemporary approaches used to understand the physical processes that control the characteristics of our coast. Development of skills is supported by a significant focus on practical and field-based learning, including short field courses in Ireland and work placements.
Proposed Modules (all 10 ECTs)
| CORE Modules - Semester 1 | NON CORE Modules - Semester 2 |
| Coastal Processes and Landforms | Coastal hazards OR Coastal Risk and Resilience |
| Field and Laboratory Methods | Biodiversity in the Coastal Zone OR Environment & Health |
| Marine Spatial Policy and Planning | Reconstructing the Marine Environment OR Quaternary Coastal Change |
| May - August Dissertation (30 ECTs) |
All students can apply online, using the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). PAC manages postgraduate applications for NUI Galway but the University makes all decisions on admissions to its programmes. You will need an active email account to use the PAC website and you'll be guided through the system, step by step, until you complete the online form. The cost of applying is €50 and is a non-refundable application processing fee, payable to PAC. You should post all supporting documentation (e.g. birth certificate, CV) relevant to your application (specifying the PAC application number you will be assigned) to:
Postgraduate Applications Centre
1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland
Application Deadlines
For most programmes, NUI Galway does not set specific closing dates for receipt of applications. Applications will continue to be reviewed in the summer months if there are still programme places available. If programmes become filled in early rounds (as early offers are accepted) new applications will not be accepted and these programmes will then be closed on PAC. You are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Career Opportunities. With coastal and marine resources increasingly promoted as being central to revitalising the Irish and global economy, the coming years will require well informed and educated leaders who understand the complexities of the interaction between the economy and health of these environments. Our taught Masters programme has been designed to integrate science, policy and governance so that students are trained to start professional careers in these areas. On graduating you will have opportunities across various fields including, but not limited to: Coastal and Marine Science, Environmental Monitoring, Professional Consultancy, Ecological Appropriate Assessment, Socio-Economic Impact Assessment, State/Semistate/NGOs, Environmental and Project Management, Planning, Governance, University and Private Research, Terrestrial and Oceanographic Surveys, Tourism, GIS, Heritage, and Teaching.
This MSc programme, theoretically informed and with a strong field-based and applied focus, is offered in direct response to new emerging discourses on the long term health of coastal and marine environments. It seeks to:
- challenge and facilitate students to engage with but go beyond established scientific conceptual and theoretical perspectives,
- engage new ways of understanding the complexities of our evolving physical coastal and marine environments
- develop critical insights that can support policy and practice in sustaining these increasingly vulnerable environments.
Degree Requirements
NQAI Level 8 degree, second class honours or equivalent, with second class honours grade 1 or equivalent in a relevant field of studies. Selection is based on candidate's academic record at undergraduate level, statement of intent and academic letters of recommendation.
Language Requirements
International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate that their English language ability meets the required standard for admission by providing the results of an English language proficiency test, such as TOEFL or IELTS. The required standard is an overall minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent for Arts, Commerce, Law, and Medical programmes, undertaken no more than two years prior to the commencement of your programme at the University.
