The MSc Applied Coastal & Marine Management at University College Cork is designed for aspiring professionals seeking to address the critical challenges of sustainable governance, use, and protection of coastal and marine environments. You will delve into the complex science and policy-making that defines modern marine management, gaining professional competency to make informed decisions. This programme, developed with the Beaufort Institute and the Coastal and Marine Research Centre, is ideal for those passionate about environmental stewardship and strategic resource utilisation in these vital ecosystems.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will engage with a curriculum blending lectures, practicals, seminars, and workshops. Your learning journey will incorporate geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and applied seafloor mapping, alongside modules on coastal hazards and resource use practices. A distinctive feature includes ship-based marine surveying experience at no additional cost. You will graduate with the practical skills and theoretical understanding necessary for careers in environmental management, marine spatial planning, renewable energy, and governmental bodies.