Marine Ecosystems and Governance MRes

This course provides you with an exceptional grounding in marine environmental research. You’ll develop your understanding of key concepts and issues. You’ll also develop the skills and qualities required for a career in academia or industry.

About this course
Through a combination of taught and research modules, our course will develop your understanding of:

• the roles of science, policy, technology and economic development in the marine environment
• marine environmental issues, their origins and possible solutions
• the principal processes maintaining and altering structure, function and ecosystem services of coastal waters
• the key concepts and methodologies used in ecosystem, environmental management and conservation science
• the context, purpose and implementation of resource mapping and evaluation
• the theory, principles, concepts and practices in marine governance