Marine Spatial Planning MSc/Diploma/Certificate

  • Delivery: Full Time, Part Time
  • Programme type: Taught Programme
  • Study location:
  • Edinburgh
  • Entry date:
  • September

Overview

There is a clear need for provision of MSc training in this broad subject area and, in Scotland, there are extensive examples of established and new, highly-important industries utilizing the space and resources of the marine environment (maritime trade, ports and harbours, fisheries, oil industry, aggregate extraction, naval military requirements, aquaculture, conservation, marine renewable energy production, tourism and recreation).

This MSc programme offers one core course entitled ‘Strategic Spatial Vision Project’. The programme structure allows for optional and relevant courses each semester from amongst the University’s postgraduate syllabus so that a ‘tailored’ programme can be constructed.

This MSc programme in ‘Marine Spatial Planning’ includes a wide range of national and international case studies and will incorporate the broad expertise of staff from The School of the Built Environment (Planning section), The School of Management and Languages (Maritime Logistics group), The School of Life Sciences (Marine and Environmental group) and the International Centre for Island Technology in Orkney (marine renewable energy and marine management studies). Advice will be given on the most appropriate courses available from the different Schools of the University in topics ranging across scientific, engineering, economics and management courses.

Programme duration

MSc programmes last for one year (September to August inclusive) and include a substantial research project. The Diploma covers the same classes as the MSc but lasts for just 9 months (September to May inclusive). Students admitted to the Diploma programme and who perform well in the taught courses may be invited to transfer to the MSc programme.

Programme content

Core subject areas

  • Strategic Spatial Vision
  • Marine Resource Management
  • Development Appraisal
  • Research Project (MSc only)

Entry requirements

As for all our taught postgraduate programmes.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:

  • 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
  • 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
  • 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)

Tuition fees

Fees for this programme can be found on our Tuition fees page.

Scholarships & bursaries