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Overview
By the end of the program students understand the innumerable and valuable resources of the coast and oceans, understand their significance, and have versed themselves in methods and skills to manage the sustainable utilisation of these resources.
The language of teaching and general communication is English. The Coastal and Marine Management program is offered by the University Centre of the Westfjords in Ísafjörður in co-operation with the University of Akureyri. Teaching takes place in Ísafjörður.
Competences
Degree holders can apply their knowledge and skills in a practical way in their profession, e.g. as environmental managers specialised in coastal and/or ocean regions, and/or further studies, e.g. a doctoral degree.
They can effectively communicate specific problems within the scope of coastal and marine management, facilitate discussions (e.g. with stakeholder audience), and deliver presentations using academic terminology and/or layman terminology.
They can effectively participate in public and academic discourse. They are able to demonstrate knowledge of data analysis and research processes and choose the appropriate research method for a given topic.
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Courses include:
- Academic Writing Workshop
- Arctic Ocean Governance
- Coastal and Marine Ecology
- Coastal and Marine Management: Theory and Tools
- Environmental Economics
- Environmental History
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Equality and Diversity
- Icelandic Society and Environment
- Maritime Anthropology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Environmental Management Natural Resource Management Marine Studies View 3 other Masters in Marine Studies in IcelandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Conditions for acceptance into the Coastal and Marine Management program are that the applicant must have completed an undergraduate university degree with first grade, regardless of whether it is a BA, BSc or BEd.
- Candidates can come from diverse education and work backgrounds, as the interdisciplinary nature of study is based on many fields such as ecology, economics, social sciences, conservation 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. Other applicants must demonstrate sufficient English skills (CEFR level C1) with a recognised test.
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International
2159 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2159 EUR per year during 18 months. -
EU/EEA
1079 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1079 EUR per year during 18 months.
- EU/EEA: ISK 150,000
- Non-EU/EEA: ISK 300,000
Living costs for Ísafjörður
122000 - 164000 ISK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Coastal and Marine Management.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
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Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
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Not specified
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Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
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