Master of Science in Applied Marine Conservation

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS PROGRAMME 

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.

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

Course Overview

Level: 90 ECTS taught MSc, Level 9

Duration: 1 year, starts September

Entry Requirements:

The minimum requirement is a 2.2 in a cognate Honours Degree, e.g. Zoology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology.

Non EU, non-native English speakers, must have a score of 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent.

Applications

Applications NOW OPEN - Apply here

Fees:

Approx. €6,000 (EU) and €12,000 (non-EU). Fees listed on this page are not confirmed and may be subject to change.

For current information on fees, please see our Fees and Grants section.

Applicants may be eligible for a SUSI grant (SUSI website).

Contact Us

To request an Application Form or for any queries about the application process please email: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie

For any queries about the course please contact the course coordinator:

Heidi Acampora
Email: Heidi Acampora