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The only marine conservation masters programme in the UK to be delivered in partnership with a suite of regional, national and international marine conservation practitioners.
Research Skills and Methods (MAR513)
This module aims to equip students with the practical skills and contextual framework for conducting high quality research. Emphasis is placed on workshop opportunities to acquire and practice research planning, analysis, communication, writing and oral presentation skills.
Managing Marine Ecosystems (MAR530)
The module will provide students with an understanding of marine ecosystems and their vulnerability to anthropogenic threats. Anticipatory and responsive management measures will be discussed, including relevant marine conservation agreements, legislation and policy.
Marine Conservation Practice (MAR532)
This module focuses on how organisations undertake marine conservation in practice, the hurdles to this and how they are overcome, It allows direct interaction between practitioners and students through all-day workshops and field visits.
Marine Conservation Project (MAR533)
The student will complete a research project typically in collaboration with, and hosted by, an external course partner. The project can be submitted in the format of a consultancy report, journal article, technical paper or dissertation, The write-up will communicate the project aims, methodology, data analysis, interpretation, synthesis and conclusions.
Marine Conservation Theory (MBIO505)
This module provides the science and social science theory underpinning marine conservation practice. The module will be delivered using a series of "podules" covering several key "hot topics" that enables the theoretical background to be explored along with fast-moving conservation priorities and evidence.
Small Population Conservation (ANIM5007)
The principles and problems of managing small populations of animals are explored both in situ and ex situ. The methods by which species can be conserved are explored and critiqued. In particular this module addresses obstacles and considerations for captive wild animal population management for conservation using a range of perspectives including reproductive, genetic, behavioural and practical considerations.
Economics of the Marine Environment (MAR507)
This module will provide students with a clear overview of the problems associated with economic activity in marine environment and the potential solutions to these problems.
Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.
Student | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 |
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Home | £11,500 | £12,000 |
International | £18,000 | £19,800 |
Part time (Home) | £640 | £670 |
The Marine Conservation Research Group investigates the consequences of human activity on marine biodiversity and its ecosystem services in order to provide scientific evidence and management advice for the benefit of marine ecosystems and society.