MSc Marine Science and Sustainable Development at University of Essex

Programme overview

MSc Marine Science and Sustainable Development prepares students to identify sustainable development opportunities and support conservation science, blue economy industries and ocean governance. The research project is completed on placement with a government, industry or non-government partner such as the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association and Cefas.

Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core Employer Project (60 credits) and Advanced Research Skills in Marine Sciences (30 credits), compulsory Marine Resources, Methods in Marine Biology, Postgraduate Professional Skills and Data Analysis and Visualisation (15 credits each), and 35 credits of options including modules from the Department of Government.

Career pathways

Marine biology (research, conservation, fisheries), government (ocean governance, policy, consultancy), environment (ecology, sustainability) and marine or ocean science research.

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in Environmental Sciences, Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry, Marine Ecology and Conservation, Marine Science, Oceanography or Tropical Biology; or a 2:2 in any subject with three (or two of three) modules in aquatic/marine ecology, biodiversity, conservation, marine science or oceanography. Applicants without the required subject or modules, or with a lower-class degree, are considered with at least 6 weeks of relevant work experience in marine/environmental science or conservation. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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