Aquaculture Enterprise and Technology MSc; Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Modules
MSc: 12 months full time; 24 months part time. CPD modules: please contact us for details
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £6,000 part time £3,000
International: full time £14,750 part time fees
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
Aquaculture is the commercial farming of freshwater and saltwater animals and plants.
It is a rapidly developing sector with a world value that exceeds that of commercial fisheries and it offers a range of careers in environmental compliance, food production, marketing and entrepreneurship.
This programme is designed to provide management and entrepreneurship training to graduates and professionals who want to develop a career in this dynamic sector.
The course team consists of academics, industry experts, marine scientists, technologists and managers. Together, they deliver a range of taught modules.
A 12-month full-time programme, the MSc may also be taken on a part-time basis, with modules spread over one to five years. In addition individual modules may be available for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
+Modules
Each module consists of one week’s intensive tuition at the University followed by time to complete the assignments.
The programme also includes a residential field trip to Shetland, the UK’s highest value aquaculture production area, which enables you to experience the aquaculture sector and how it integrates with the fishing and tourism industries.
For the project you can focus on a particular aquaculture topic and, depending on your subject choice, write up your research as a business plan, research dissertation, ‘proof of concept study’ or a consultancy report.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules.
+Entrance Requirements
Normally a second-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in an environmental subject. Work experience in the aquaculture business is desirable, although not essential. We will also consider applicants who may not have a degree but do have several years of management experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate School Office
School of Marine Science and Technology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6661
E-mail: marine@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Marine Sciences.
