Overview

This programme explores marine and coastal challenges using an integrated, whole-systems approach that addresses social, environmental, and economic factors.

Key facts

You will be taught at the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability at our Dumfries Campus, an ideal location that gives you access to a range of coastal and marine environments.
Working with local authorities, communities, and leading industry professionals, you will gain real-world experience in marine coastal planning and management.
Our teaching staff is made up of both academic and industrial experts, ensuring your knowledge is grounded in current industry practices and developing trends.
Designed with employability at its core, the programme was co-developed with industry experts to ensure real-world relevance and impact.
You’ll engage with global frameworks including the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, preparing you to lead positive change in marine and coastal resilience.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to world-class research in marine and coastal management.
Through personalised enterprise and leadership coaching, you’ll build the confidence and skills to lead and manage evolving challenges in marine and coastal ecosystems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Techniques in Coastal Area Planning
Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics
Principles and Practices of Coastal Area Planning
Research Methods in Environmental Risk and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Marine Science View 69 other Masters in Marine Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Marine, Maritime, Social Science, Natural Science, Coastal Science, Coastal Tourism, Water Management, Environmental and/or Sustainability degrees.
We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.
We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26460 GBP / year

≈ 26460 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11367 GBP / year

≈ 11367 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

Funding

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