PostgraduateMSc

International Marine Science

Name: International Marine Science
Price: 12344 GBP
Availability: InStock

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

£28,056Per Year (Intl)

£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc International Marine Science at Heriot-Watt University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MSc International Marine Science provides those of you with a bachelor-level graduate degree in Biology the opportunity to build your marine science knowledge and expertise. For those of you from a different academic background, the programme offers you the opportunity to prepare for employment in the wider international marine management and planning sector, through studying a range of relevant topical issues within this area. You’ll gain a broad knowledge of the fundamental principles, interdisciplinary nature, and innovative international practices in the global marine science field. International tuition fees are £28,056 per year, home/UK fees are £12,344 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Marine Ecology and Biodiversity

Sustainable Marine Resource Management

Marine Policy and Governance

Oceanography and Physical Marine Processes

Marine Conservation and Protected Areas

Strategic Environmental Assessment in Marine Systems

Research Methods in Marine Science

Marine Science Dissertation Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,056

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£28,056

Home Student Fee

£12,344

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,500	£27,500	£28,000
3 years	£17,000	£24,500	£28,500
5 years	£25,000	£30,500	£37,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working

40%Studying

10%Work & Study

80%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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