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Our MSc in Marine Environmental Management provides exceptional teaching across a range of marine management modules. You'll be introduced to different marine ecosystems, key species and the impact of humans, now and in the past.
You'll get a chance to examine contemporary marine issues, including:
- problems associated with fishing including: over-fishing, bycatch, habitat destruction and illegal fishing
- aquaculture
- how a multitude of human activities affect marine ecosystems
- marine protected areas.
You'll undertake two research dissertations: one based in York, the other with an external organization.
Application procedure
Applying
You can apply and send all your documentation electronically through our online system. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start it, save it and finish it later.
Grant opportunities
Discover your funding options to help with tuition fees and living costs.
If you've successfully completed an undergraduate degree at York you could be eligible for a 10% Masters fee discount.
Home/EU students
International students
- Academic Excellence scholarships: up to £10,000 for the first year of study
- Equal Access scholarships for one student who is seeking refuge in the UK and aiming to pursue a Masters degree
- US loans
Learning outcomes
experience you'll get on your placement. The MSc is also an ideal basis for progression to a PhD.
Career opportunities
You'll gain skills that will allow you to work in a variety of organisations:
- Non-governmental conservation organisations
- Government environmental, conservation or fishery agencies
- Environmental consultancies
Transferable skills
- Independent working
- Producing scientific reports
- Perform statistical analysis
- Time management and people skills
- Analytical and technical research skills
- Communicating research
- Ability to produce a geographic information system
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree2:1 or equivalent. Ideally you will have studied a science degree but if not and you have a passion for marine conservation then we will consider you.
English language
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
QualificationMinimum requirement
IELTS6.5, minimum 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components
PTE Academic61, minimum 61 in Writing and 55 in all other components
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency176, minimum 176 in Writing and 169 in all other components
TOEFL87, minimum 23 in Writing and 21 in all other components
Trinity ISE IIIMerit in all components
For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.
Reduced English language requirements
We recognise the difficulties in taking English language tests due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have taken the decision to relax the English language requirements published above by 0.5 IELTS (or equivalent).
We are closely monitoring the situation as it evolves and are considering further options to support offer-holders in meeting their English language conditions. Further information about our responses to COVID-19.
If you've not met our English language requirements
You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.
The length of course you need to take depends on your current IELTS scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.
After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.
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