Overview

The Applied Coastal and Marine Management programme at University College Cork is a dynamic, interdisciplinary programme that equips students with the scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and policy insight needed to lead in the sustainable management of coastal and marine environments.

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Graduates leave with a deep understanding of the physical, ecological, and socio-economic dimensions of coastal and marine systems, and the tools to manage them sustainably - from local to global scales, with a particular focus on Ireland’s rich marine territory.

The programme consists of two parts:

Part I will consist of ten taught modules to the value of 60 credits involving lectures, practicals, seminars, and workshops.

Part II will be a substantial piece of independent research to the value of 30 credits (GG6514). Independent research projects can be carried out on the main university campus, through the Programme and other linked University Staff; or, with support from relevant Research Staff, within the commercially-focussed environment of the Beaufort laboratory in Ringaskiddy. Other commercial and practitioner placements with relevant coastal and marine-focussed industries, semi-state bodies and government will be considered, as appropriate to project proposals submitted by students.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographical information systems (GIS),

Remote sensing

Spatial Ecology and GIS

Coastal and Marine Processes

Natural and Anthropogenic Coastal Hazards

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

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90

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63

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Marine Science View 7 other Masters in Marine Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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63

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140

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6.5

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General requirements

A primary degree to at least a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) (180 ECTS credits or equivalent) from a recognized third-level institution, in Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline. Applications will also be considered from graduates in other disciplines, including those in the Arts or Social Sciences, who have a demonstrable interest and/or experience in coastal and marine management, and who can offer sufficient numerical abilities.

A primary degree (180 credits or equivalent), in a cognate area, as detailed in 1 above, plus at least 2 years' experience in a relevant maritime industry (applied) as approved by the Director of the MSc in Applied Coastal and Marine Management on a case by case basis under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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Tuition Fees

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18500 EUR / year

≈ 18500 EUR / year
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8100 EUR / year

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Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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