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Master of Marine Affairs at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

Students learn creative approaches to resolving marine problems and conflicts, charting rational use of living and non-living marine resources, and managing human activities on the coasts, at sea, and in estuaries, wetlands, and large inland bodies of water. The program prepares students for professional careers in policy making, management, teaching, and research. Students gain familiarity with relevant aspects of the social, technological, and environmental sciences.

Faculty: College of the Environment  |  Department: School of Marine and Environmental Affairs  |  Duration: 59 credits  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

59 credits; Thesis Track; Core Curriculum (32 credits depending on thesis or professional track); Introduction to Marine Affairs: SMEA 500 and SMEA 502; Marine Law: SMEA 515; Policy Analysis: SMEA 519; Economics: SMEA 536. If SMEA 536 is waived, students must still take at least one economics course at the 400 or 500 level.; Policy Processes: SMEA 507 or SMEA 521; Environmental Equity and Justice (3 credits): Course list maintained internally by the program.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 19,737 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "College of the Environment Graduate Programs"; the source rate applies to College of the Environment graduate programmes. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes Source

International applicants: USD 35,238 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "College of the Environment Graduate Programs"; the source rate applies to College of the Environment graduate programmes. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excl Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), or $75 for Graduate Non-Matriculated applications, paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application. The Law (JD), Dentistry (DDS), Pharmacy (PharmD) and Medicine (MD) programmes do not use the Graduate School application.

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