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Sustainable Aquaculture Systems

Plymouth University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Plymouth, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Sustainable Aquaculture Systems at Plymouth 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 Sustainable Aquaculture Systems 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 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sustainable Aquaculture Systems 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. Contemporary Issues in Aquaculture
  2. Health and Production in Aquaculture
  3. Postgraduate Research Skills & Methods
  4. Research Project
  5. Sustainable Use of Resources in Biological Systems
  6. Economics of the Marine Environment
  7. Food Systems and Sustainability
  8. Seafood Processing - Current Perspectives

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK / EU

For entry to postgraduate level, you should possess a good degree in a relevant subject. You may also be considered if you don’t have recent formal qualifications.

INTERNATIONAL

If you are an overseas applicant you can check the compatibility of your qualifications with the UK equivalent through the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), who provide an advisory service.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Plymouth 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 Plymouth University

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months