| Course Name |
Applied Marine Conservation |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Galway Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
GA_SAMCG_V09 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date: September 2023. |
| Application Date |
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Tel: +353 (0)91 74 2149/2211
Email: international.galwaymayo@atu.ie
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. On campus. |
| Link to Course Fee |
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| 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. |
| Course Summary |
This one year MSc degree focuses on core and specialist competences in key themes of fisheries, marine conservation; sustainability and ecosystem based management. |
| Course Content |
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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 fie...
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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.
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| Subjects Taught |
Year 1
Data Analysis using R and RStudio 5 credits
Applied Geographic Information Systems 5 credits
Seabird and marine mammal population assessment techniques 5 credits
Life history strategies and trade-offs 5 credits
Secondary Impacts of Harvest on Wild Populations & Ecosystems 5 credits
Ecology of top predators in marine systems 5 credits
Research Thesis 60 credits |
| Number of Credits |
90 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Job Opportunities
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 |
| Further Enquiries |
For any queries about the course please contact the course coordinator:
Heidi Acampora
Email: heidi.acampora@gmit.ie
To request an Application Form or for any queries about the application process please email: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie |
| Course Web Page |
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