Overview

You will explore marine and coastal ecosystems across the world, from wetlands and estuaries to tropical, polar and deep-sea environments, including the abyss.

Learn how marine ecosystems are structured and how they function from research-active marine ecologists and oceanographers, including how to apply marine science and knowledge to critically evaluate, inform and influence how policies can be created through science communication.

Career opportunities

Employers tell us that they seek candidates with real-world skills and an integrated understanding of marine ecosystems, development and planning, as well as regional and international policies.

Throughout this Marine Systems and Policies programme from The University of Edinburgh , you will get the chance to gain practical skills, including field skills and computer skills. Some of the things you will get the opportunity to try include:

snorkelling

transects

coding in R

species identification

field habitat mapping

using social science software, NVivo

semi-structured interview techniques

This blend of expertise in marine planning and policies, combined with practical and computer skills, is highly desirable and transferable to many lines of employment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corals in a Changing Ocean

Marine Ecosystems and Policies

Marine Field Methods in Research and Practice

Economic Issues in Public Policy

Polar Oceans: Science and Policy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Marine Science View 81 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in natural sciences or social sciences, but with clear evidence of experience and interest in marine topics.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42840 GBP / year

≈ 42840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

19850 GBP / year

≈ 19850 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time

International students - £21,420

Home students - £9,925

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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