University Centre of the Westfjords Multiple locations Overview
The Coastal and Marine Management at the University Centre of the West Fjords introduces students to various methods for managing marine and coastal areas, based on economic, social, and environmental considerations.
The program consists of core courses and elective courses, plus the thesis. Core subjects are taught mainly at the beginning of the program, as they form the basis for subsequent teaching. The program focuses on management and courses promote an interdisciplinary approach.
The curriculum is structured so that the courses give students a holistic view of the subject, at the same time as remaining accessible to external students. Emphasis is placed on practical approaches and solutions to real-life problems, always based upon principles of sustainable development.
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Courses include:
- Coastal and Marine Management Theory and Tools
- Coastal and Marine Ecology for non-biologists
- Coastal and Marine Ecology for biologists
- Environmental impact assessment (EIA SEA)
- Arctic Futures
- Arctic Ocean Governance
- Communicating Climate Change
- Resource Economics and Policy
- Oceanography
- Physical Processes of Coastal and Marine Environment
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- The program starts in late August.
Deadlines:
- Non-EEA/EU: 15th February
- EEA/EU: The first application deadline for applicants from Iceland or the is 15th April, and the second deadline is 5thJune.
Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Marine Engineering Environmental Management Natural Resource ManagementExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Conditions for acceptance into the Coastal and Marine Management Master's program in Iceland are that the applicant must have completed an undergraduate university degree, regardless of if it is a BA, BSc or BEd. Applicants fill out an application form and return it together with a cover letter.
- Candidates can come from diverse education and work backgrounds, as the interdisciplinary nature of study is based on many fields; especially in economics, ecology, social sciences and management.
- English is the communication and educational language of the program. It is anticipated that applicants from Iceland, Scandinavia and the English-speaking countries possess adequate skills in the language.
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International
2157 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2157 EUR per year and a duration of 18 months. -
EU/EEA
1078 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1078 EUR per year and a duration of 18 months.
- EU/EEA: ISK 150,000
- Non-EU/EEA: ISK 300,000
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.
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