Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway City
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year (90 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Science in Applied Marine Conservation)
Course code	0125/0168

Tuition fee	€14,000 per year
Application fee	€20 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Undergraduate Bachelors degree level 6 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL 79+ or Duolingo English Test 100+ More Information

More information	gmit.ie/..e-in-applied-marine-conservation

Overview

This one year MSc degree focuses on core and specialist competences in key themes of fisheries, marine conservation; sustainability and ecosystem based management.

Course Highlights

Teaching by research-active staff working in the field of applied marine conservation with particular interest in fisheries, marine mammals and seabirds.
An applied degree with fieldwork, practicals and 100% continuous assessment.
A major research thesis, in collaboration with a supervisor from ATU Galway and a supervisor from an external organisation.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be well prepared for careers in applied marine conservation or may continue to PhD research.

Potential employers may include:

Ecological Consultancies
Non-Governmental Organisations and Charities
Research Institutes / Agencies
Self employment