Marine Systems and Policies MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Rapid climate change and the global expansion of human activities threaten the world's oceans.

How do we realistically balance the demand for development with the need to protect the environment?

Our MSc in Marine Systems and Policies is unique from other marine programmes. It enables you to truly embrace the integrated approach needed to tackle the complex issues facing our oceans.

You can:

  • explore diverse marine ecosystems
  • understand the tensions between conservation and marine development
  • examine the policies in place to protect our coastlines and global ocean

How we approach marine challenges

The programme approaches these challenges through three inter-linked perspectives:

1 Science

Explore marine species and ecosystems directly during field trips throughout the year and from our classrooms. We will explore their socioeconomic importance and conservation across marine biomes and habitats spanning islands, coasts, estuaries, continental shelves, polar seas and the deep and high seas.

2 Industry

Examine the built systems of a 'blue economy' such as resource exploitation and infrastructure, and how they affect marine species and ecosystems as well as the human dimension. You will learn to rigorously critique management frameworks that aim for sustainable ocean development, such as marine spatial planning and environmental impact assessment.

3 Policy

Investigate different systems of ocean policies and governance, from voluntary codes of conduct to legally binding regional and international policies. You'll also review marine planning, area-based management tools, and the need to integrate local customs and traditional knowledge into policy-making.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Rapid climate change and the global expansion of human activities threaten the world's oceans.

How do we realistically balance the demand for development with the need to protect the environment?

Our MSc in Marine Systems and Policies is unique from other marine programmes. It enables you to truly embrace the integrated approach needed to tackle the complex issues facing our oceans.

You can:

  • explore diverse marine ecosystems
  • understand the tensions between conservation and marine development
  • examine the policies in place to protect our coastlines and global ocean

How we approach marine challenges

The programme approaches these challenges through three inter-linked perspectives:

1 Science

Explore marine species and ecosystems directly during field trips throughout the year and from our classrooms. We will explore their socioeconomic importance and conservation across marine biomes and habitats spanning islands, coasts, estuaries, continental shelves, polar seas and the deep and high seas.

2 Industry

Examine the built systems of a 'blue economy' such as resource exploitation and infrastructure, and how they affect marine species and ecosystems as well as the human dimension. You will learn to rigorously critique management frameworks that aim for sustainable ocean development, such as marine spatial planning and environmental impact assessment.

3 Policy

Investigate different systems of ocean policies and governance, from voluntary codes of conduct to legally binding regional and international policies. You'll also review marine planning, area-based management tools, and the need to integrate local customs and traditional knowledge into policy-making.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

1 Year
Sep

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