General information
The MSc Aquatic Resource Management programme aims to produce scientists capable of addressing priority water resource issues needing interdisciplinary solutions. It aims to provide in-depth fundamental and applied training in freshwater, estuarine and marine resources and their management, and to produce scientists able to use the knowledge and skills acquired to enter direct employment or university research.
Aquatic Resource Management is taught jointly with the University Marine Biological Station at Millport and with major input from the UK water industry, environmental regulators and aquatic scientists. Includes a 12-week internship. Unique mix of freshwater, estuarine and marine science and management. Close collaboration with outside organisations active in aquatic management.
Key Benefits
- 12-week project placement (internship) gives a headstart into employment.
- Unique mix of freshwater, estuarine and marine science and management.
- Close collaboration with outside organisations who are active in the aquatic management arena.
- Located in the heart of London.
The taught component is followed by a 12-week external project placement (internship). This project placement which runs from mid-June, is a key element of the MSc programme, offering hands-on operational and research training. The MSc programme has developed extensive links with a very wide range of agencies and organisations handling current aquatic resource management and research issues in the UK and overseas. This enables us, with careful counselling, to provide placements that match individual career aspirations and experience.
Structure Overview
Core module (60 credits): Dissertation in Aquatic Resource Management
Compulsory modules (100 credits):
- Methods for Environmental Research (20 credits)
- River Processes and Management (20 credits)
- Freshwater and Estuarine Resources: Science, Management and Policy (20 credits)
- Functioning, Assessment and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems (20 credits)
- Marine Resource Management (20 credits)
Optional modules (20−50 credits): Students must take 20 credits optional modules from any Level 7 (Masters) modules offered in the Geography Department.
The programme supports students in developing the core scientific, technical and interdisciplinary skills required for working in key areas of aquatic resource management and research, whilst also emphasising transferable communication and interpersonal skills acquired from both individual and team activities. Throughout the programme, students develop an awareness of current and emerging environmental issues via a close interface with external organisations and scientists active in aquatic management and research.
This vocational programme has an outstanding employment record with 95 per cent of graduates gaining employment or undertaking research within water management. Many graduates now occupy senior management positions in the UK and overseas.
To provide training in the core scientific, technical and interdisciplinary skills essential for aquatic resource management and research. Designed for those seeking employment or research opportunities within the broad field of freshwater, estuarine and marine resources, and their sustainable development, conservation, regulation and management.
Content
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Venue
London, United Kingdom
Department of Geography
Strand Campus; marine modules at University Marine Biological Station Millport, Scotland; internships in UK and overseas.
Application
Click here to apply: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/admissions/TaughtProgrammes.aspx
Cost:
<p>Full time tuition fees - <strong>Home/EU</strong></p> <p>£10,500 p.a. (2016/17)*</p> <p>Full time tuition fees -<strong> Overseas</strong></p> <p>£18,750 p.a. (2016/17)*</p>
Prerequisites:
Degree Requirements
2:1 undergraduate degree (or overseas equivalent) in biological or environmental sciences, chemistry, geography or other science subject.
| Minimum English language requirements | |
| King's International Pre-Masters programme | Pass with B+ minimum |
| King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme | Pass with 70% |
| Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE) | Test taken before January 2015: A ; Test taken from January 2015: 185 overall; minimum 185 in Reading and Writing, and 176 in Listening and speaking |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | Test taken before January 2015: B; Test taken from January 2015: 185 overall; minimum 185 in Reading and Writing, and 176 in Listening and speaking |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing, and 6.5 in Listening & Speaking |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 69 overall, with a minimum of 69 in Reading and Writing, and 62 in Listening & Speaking |
| TOEFL IBT | 101 overall with a minimum of 25 in Writing, 25 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 23 in Listening |
Application Procedure:
Applications are made on-line. To apply, you'll need to first of all register on the online application system "King's Apply" where you can submit your application online. Please ensure that you send in all relevant documentation with your online application. Typically this includes:
- Transcripts of your previous qualifications (with official English translations if not originally in English)
- Two academic references
- Any English language qualifications that you have (if your first language is not English).
- Personal statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests. Include any computing skills/proficiency that may not be covered elsewhere in your application.
Your application will be assessed by two academics. You are welcome to call the Admissions Tutor to arrange a visit or attend one of the College graduate open days.
Personal statement and supporting information. Please provide a personal statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests. Include any computing skills/proficiency that may not be covered elsewhere in your application.
Application closing date. The deadline for applications is 02 September for 2016 entry. Note that funding deadlines may be earlier. Applications will be considered subject to availability of places, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. International applications must be received by 29 July to allow sufficient time for visa processing.
Grant Opportunities:
University of London Scholarships, departmental bursaries and career development loans. For overseas students Chevening Scholarships are available from the British Council. For further information on funding, including conditions of eligibility, please consult the 'Postgraduate Funding Page' on the Masters section of the Geography Department's website.
Qualification
Assessment:
Lectures; small group seminars and workshops; computer and problem-based learning exercises; poster presentations; extensive field and laboratory work including four weeks at the University Marine Biological Station Millport, Scotland and one week in Shropshire. Assessment 67 per cent coursework and 33 per cent project placement report.
Qualification: Master of Science
Credits:
The MSc Aquatic Resource Management programme aims to produce scientists capable of addressing priority water resource issues needing interdisciplinary solutions. It aims to provide in-depth fundamental and applied training in freshwater, estuarine and marine resources and their management, and to produce scientists able to use the knowledge and skills acquired to enter direct employment or university research.
Aquatic Resource Management is taught jointly with the University Marine Biological Station at Millport and with major input from the UK water industry, environmental regulators and aquatic scientists. Includes a 12-week internship. Unique mix of freshwater, estuarine and marine science and management. Close collaboration with outside organisations active in aquatic management.
Key Benefits
- 12-week project placement (internship) gives a headstart into employment.
- Unique mix of freshwater, estuarine and marine science and management.
- Close collaboration with outside organisations who are active in the aquatic management arena.
- Located in the heart of London.
The taught component is followed by a 12-week external project placement (internship). This project placement which runs from mid-June, is a key element of the MSc programme, offering hands-on operational and research training. The MSc programme has developed extensive links with a very wide range of agencies and organisations handling current aquatic resource management and research issues in the UK and overseas. This enables us, with careful counselling, to provide placements that match individual career aspirations and experience.
Structure Overview
Core module (60 credits): Dissertation in Aquatic Resource Management
Compulsory modules (100 credits):
- Methods for Environmental Research (20 credits)
- River Processes and Management (20 credits)
- Freshwater and Estuarine Resources: Science, Management and Policy (20 credits)
- Functioning, Assessment and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems (20 credits)
- Marine Resource Management (20 credits)
Optional modules (20−50 credits): Students must take 20 credits optional modules from any Level 7 (Masters) modules offered in the Geography Department.
Applications are made on-line. To apply, you'll need to first of all register on the online application system "King's Apply" where you can submit your application online. Please ensure that you send in all relevant documentation with your online application. Typically this includes:
- Transcripts of your previous qualifications (with official English translations if not originally in English)
- Two academic references
- Any English language qualifications that you have (if your first language is not English).
- Personal statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests. Include any computing skills/proficiency that may not be covered elsewhere in your application.
Your application will be assessed by two academics. You are welcome to call the Admissions Tutor to arrange a visit or attend one of the College graduate open days.
Personal statement and supporting information. Please provide a personal statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests. Include any computing skills/proficiency that may not be covered elsewhere in your application.
Application closing date. The deadline for applications is 02 September for 2016 entry. Note that funding deadlines may be earlier. Applications will be considered subject to availability of places, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. International applications must be received by 29 July to allow sufficient time for visa processing.
Lectures; small group seminars and workshops; computer and problem-based learning exercises; poster presentations; extensive field and laboratory work including four weeks at the University Marine Biological Station Millport, Scotland and one week in Shropshire. Assessment 67 per cent coursework and 33 per cent project placement report.
The programme supports students in developing the core scientific, technical and interdisciplinary skills required for working in key areas of aquatic resource management and research, whilst also emphasising transferable communication and interpersonal skills acquired from both individual and team activities. Throughout the programme, students develop an awareness of current and emerging environmental issues via a close interface with external organisations and scientists active in aquatic management and research.
This vocational programme has an outstanding employment record with 95 per cent of graduates gaining employment or undertaking research within water management. Many graduates now occupy senior management positions in the UK and overseas.
To provide training in the core scientific, technical and interdisciplinary skills essential for aquatic resource management and research. Designed for those seeking employment or research opportunities within the broad field of freshwater, estuarine and marine resources, and their sustainable development, conservation, regulation and management.
Degree Requirements
2:1 undergraduate degree (or overseas equivalent) in biological or environmental sciences, chemistry, geography or other science subject.
| Minimum English language requirements | |
| King's International Pre-Masters programme | Pass with B+ minimum |
| King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme | Pass with 70% |
| Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE) | Test taken before January 2015: A ; Test taken from January 2015: 185 overall; minimum 185 in Reading and Writing, and 176 in Listening and speaking |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | Test taken before January 2015: B; Test taken from January 2015: 185 overall; minimum 185 in Reading and Writing, and 176 in Listening and speaking |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing, and 6.5 in Listening & Speaking |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 69 overall, with a minimum of 69 in Reading and Writing, and 62 in Listening & Speaking |
| TOEFL IBT | 101 overall with a minimum of 25 in Writing, 25 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 23 in Listening |
