Overview
Key facts
The Master of Marine Studies (Marine Spatial Planning and Management) at the Memorial University of Newfoundland focuses on the governance, bioecological, socio-economic, cultural and technological elements of sustainable ocean and coastal zone development, planning and management.
This program is available primarily online with some on campus electives and one course offered during the six-week Spring intercession requiring 3 weeks in-house residency in St. John’s. This program includes options for an internship or research project.
Programme Structure
- The program is structured to provide a balance between conceptual/theoretical background and practical applied skills.
- As such, students will develop a broad level understanding of planning processes and the governance, policy/legislative, ecological, social, cultural and economic elements of coastal and ocean areas complemented by practical and applied skills for stakeholder engagement, project management and utilization of geospatial technology to support planning efforts.
- Throughout the program, courses will be structured to introduce theoretical concepts and then examine real world examples of their application.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management Marine Engineering Marine StudiesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)
- Two (2) letters of appraisal
- Non-refundable application fee
- Proof of English proficiency
- Additional requirements (may be required).
- Prerequisites may be necessary for your program of interest
Tuition Fee
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International
6454 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6454 CAD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
5121 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5121 CAD for the full programme during 12 months.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Students: $3,939 per full programme
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.