MSc Marine & Coastal Management (Dumfries campus) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The Marine & Coastal Management MSc explores the environmental, social and economic forces shaping coastal regions, using a whole-systems approach to develop strategies for sustainable conservation. It is taught at the Dumfries campus with fieldwork, case simulations and work with local authorities and industry.

Department: School of Social & Environmental Sustainability | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four core courses (Advanced Techniques in Coastal Area Planning; Interdisciplinary research methods; Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics; Principles and Practices of Coastal Area Planning) and two options, followed by a summer dissertation or work placement.

Career pathways

Graduates work for NGOs and national or international marine and coastal organisations as coastal and marine policy advisors, environmental impact assessors, environmental consultants, GIS and geospatial analysts, researchers and legislators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate entry: 2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in Marine, Maritime, Social Science, Natural Science, Coastal Science, Coastal Tourism, Water Management, Environmental and/or Sustainability subjects; 2.2 may sometimes be accepted. Significant relevant work experience may be considered alongside lower qualifications, with a CV. English language (applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0; also accepted: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic (test centre), Cambridge C1/C2, Oxford ELLT, LanguageCert Academic, Duolingo and other listed tests at published minimums; test must be within 2 years 5 months of start and met in a single sitting.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time tuition (Home & RUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time tuition (International & EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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