Program Overview
The Sustainable Aquaculture at University of St Andrews is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Sustainable Aquaculture 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: GBP 20,370 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,370 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainable 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
- Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Biology for Aquaculture
- Nutrition for Aquaculture
- Health and Disease
- Management, Husbandry and Sustainability
- Markets, Products, Processing and Food Safety
- Local and Global Impacts of Aquaculture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Entry requirements
A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in a relevant biological science. Entry will also be offered following successful completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Aquaculture in conjunction with additional evidence of relevant professional experiential learning.\xc2\xa0
Application requirements
- CV
- two original signed academic references
- academic transcripts and degree certificates
- English language requirements certificate
- covering letter or letter of intent (optional).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,370 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,370 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,370 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,370 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of St Andrews 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 St Andrews
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, United Kingdom
The University of St Andrews, founded in 1413, is Scotland’s oldest university and one of the most prestigious institutions in the United Kingdom. Located in the historic coastal town of St...
University Profile- Application Deadline 1 September 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months