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Marine Resource Development And Protection

Heriot-Watt University
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Tuition GBP 19,580 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,960 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Marine Resource Development And Protection at Heriot-Watt University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Marine Resource Development And Protection programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 19,580 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,960 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Marine Resource Development And Protection programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Marine Resources and Sustainability
  2. Marine Ecotoxicology
  3. Applied Research Design and Analysis
  4. Marine Environmental Monitoring
  5. Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation Measures
  6. Research Project (MSc only)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements

  • For MSc level entry, candidates must hold a First or Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification from a British or approved overseas university, preferably in a Geography, Civil Engineering, Economics or other discipline.
  • For Diploma level entry candidates must hold a degree, preferably at Honours level in an appropriate subject as defined above. Equivalent qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please enquire if you have any doubts.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,580 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,960 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 19,580 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,960 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Heriot-Watt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Heriot-Watt University

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City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Application Information
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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