Program Overview
The Aquaculture and Fisheries at University of Algarve is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 and Fisheries programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Faro, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aquaculture and Fisheries 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
- Fisheries Biology And Ecology
- Topics In Aquaculture, Fisheries And Conservation
- Culture Of Live Feed And Larviculture
- Genetics And Selection
- Pathology In Aquaculture
- Reproduction In Aquaculture
- Transformation Of Aquatic Products
- Project Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- holders of Bachelor\'s degree (or legal equivalent) in science, particularly biology, marine biology, marine science, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, biological engineering, environmental engineering, biophysics, engineering or related courses;
- holders of a foreign higher education degree that is recognized by the Scientific Council as meeting the objectives of the Bachelor\'s degree in an appropriate area;
- holders of a school, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized by the Scientific Council, as attesting the merit and ability to carry out this cycle of studies.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Algarve 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 Algarve
University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
The University of Algarve, founded in 1979, is a Portuguese public higher education institution located in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, the Algarve, having its headquarters and...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months