Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Applied Coastal and Marine Management in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,642.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Applied Coastal & Marine Management program concentrates on contemporary coastal and marine management science, incorporating social sciences, to inform policy decisions. Developed in partnership with the cutting-edge Beaufort Institute and the University's Coastal and Marine Research Centre, this curriculum equips students with professional expertise to make scientifically-grounded, strategic choices for sustainable governance and conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems.
Our program further delivers hands-on training in practical applications, particularly geospatial methods for coastal/marine data collection, processing, synthesis, and representation. Students will also develop essential transferable skills encompassing scientific research methodologies, impactful communication strategies, and robust project management approaches.
This MSc degree in Applied Coastal & Marine Management integrates theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and technical competencies essential for promoting environmentally responsible coastal and marine stewardship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A primary degree to at least a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) (180 ECTS credits or equivalent) from a recognized third-level institution, in Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline. Applications will also be considered from graduates in other disciplines, including those in the Arts or Social Sciences, who have a demonstrable interest and/or experience in coastal and marine management, and who can offer sufficient numerical abilities.
A primary degree (180 credits or equivalent), in a cognate area, as detailed in 1 above, plus at least 2 years' experience in a relevant maritime industry (applied) as approved by the Director of the MSc in Applied Coastal and Marine Management on a case by case basis under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
17,000