School of Life Sciences
Heriot-Watt University
Large global changes, and Climate Change in particular, are having significant impacts on the environment. The study of impacts and mitigation/adaptation measures in the marine environment requires a truly interdisciplinary approach. It is essential that scientists, engineers and environmental decision-makers understand the fundamentals of the causes, impacts and management measures involved in dealing with such important issues. The course specialises in the challenges facing the marine environment and is part of the University's programme of teaching and research in Climate Change related issues. There are a variety of optional modules available but the Core Subjects involved are as follows:
Core Subjects
• Climate Change: Causes and Impacts
• Marine Resources: Utilisation, Interactions and Control
• Marine Conservation and Sustainability
• Marine Monitoring and Pollution Control
• Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation Measures
• Research Project (MSc only)
General funding sources
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Study information
- Qualification:
- MSc/Diploma
- Study duration:
- MSc: 12 months full time; 24 months part time.
- Study mode:
- FT/PT
- Start month:
- September
- Entry requirements:
- For MSc level entry, students must hold a good (minimum 2:2) honours degree, and/or full membership of a relevant professional institution, and/or equivalent UK or overseas qualifications that may be considered on an individual basis. For Postgraduate Diploma level entry, students must hold any of the above, and/or a relevant 3rd Class Honours or Ordinary degree and an acceptable period of appropriate industrial experience.
- Language requirements:
- TOEFL 577 (in the computerised test the equivalent is 233 marks and the Internet based requirement is 90). An IELTS requirement of 6.5 or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency Grade C are also acceptable.
- No. of students per year:
- New Course
- Fees:
- Academic Year 2007/08 fees were £3,790 Home/EU; £11,360 Overseas (full time) and £2,050 Home/EU; £6,140 Overseas (part time). Academic Year 2008/09 fees subject to confirmation.
