Overview

About Marine Affairs at University of Rhode Island

Potential applicants who do not have a prior graduate degree or the requisite marine experience to qualify for study toward the M.M.A. degree may make application for the degree of Master of Arts in Marine Affairs. This academic degree counterpart to the professional M.M.A. degree is a two-year, 45-credit thesis program. In this program, students acquire knowledge and analytical skills through required and elective courses.

The thesis track M.A.M.A requires writing a defending an in-depth research activity. The non-thesis track M.A.M.A. requires writing a major paper and passing a comprehensive examination.

The typical course load for a graduate student during the fall and spring semesters ranges from 9 to 15 hours and should take into consideration needs for employment, research time, and outside commitments. The successful completion of the M.A.M.A. degree within two years requires the student to complete a minimum of 45 credits in that period. If you are on an assistantship you should consult with your advisor to determine a realistic course schedule given your other responsibilities. Students receiving an assistantship must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits for that semester.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Use and Management of the Marine Environment

New England and the Sea

Communication for Marine Affairs

World Fishing

Environmental Thought and Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 727 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States or a foreign institution of acceptable standing

Adequate undergraduate preparation in the proposed major field or equivalent evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree program

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).

Tuition Fee

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International

28616 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28616 USD per year during 24 months.
National

28616 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28616 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

14822 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14822 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Kingston

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Marine Affairs.

Available Scholarships

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