Program Overview
The Aquaculture at University of Santiago de Compostela is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, Spanish over 18 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 Aquaculture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 10,245 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aquaculture programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 1. Compulsory module / 30 ECTS
- 2. Specialisation in Aquaculture Production / 30 ECTS elective
- 3. Specialisation in Biotechnology / 30 ECTS elective
- 4. Final Dissertation / 30 ECTS
- External internships* - 24 elective ECTS
- Introduction to research** - 24 elective ECTS
- Project - 24 elective ECTS
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
It is intended for:
- Firstly: Biology, Marine Science, Veterinary Science, Environmental Science
- Secondly: Chemistry, Pharmacy, Agricultural and Forest Engineering.
- Thirdly: Other Experimental Science degrees
In case there are more applications than seats offered, the followingspecific criteria shall apply:
- Weighted academic transcript: 30%
- Subjects taken in the degrees of access linked to the master\'s (Biochemistry, Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, Botany): 5%
- Knowledge of English language (First Certificate, etc.): 10%
- Curriculum: 25%
- Professional experience in the field of aquaculture: 15%
- Research experience: 15%
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,245 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,245 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Santiago de Compostela 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 University of Santiago de Compostela
University of Santiago de Compostela
Santiago, Chile
The University of Santiago de Compostela - USC is a public university located in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. A second campus is located in Lugo, Galicia. It is one of the...
University Profile- Language English, Spanish
- Duration 18 months
- Credits 351