About Msc Marine Resource Development And Protection in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
From its years of academic research and industrial consultancy experience as one of the main UK Marine Technology Centres, the University recognises the need for an interdisciplinary approach to both the development and the protection of ocean resources.
In these times of rapid global change, it is essential that scientists and environmental decision-makers understand the fundamentals of the technologies involved in different development options, whilst engineers should be encouraged to adopt an understanding of the environmental, socio-economic and political aspects of any proposed project.
This programme covers all of the above areas and its structure is sufficiently flexible to meet the wide variations in background of entrants - and their respective individual career plans. A major aim of the programme is to provide students with training in holistic approaches to addressing and solving environmental problems and we strive to maintain a mix of entrants from different disciplines, from UK, EU and overseas, and from both recent graduates as well as entrants with industrial experience. This mix has previously proven extremely useful in widening the horizons of the individual class members.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 90
- PTE: 58-64
Heriot-Watt University Highlights
Year of Establishment |
1821 |
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Suburban |
Establishment Year |
1966 |
Endowment |
£8.9 million |
Total Enrolment |
30,000+ |
Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
Graduate job rate |
80% |
Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Cost in Pounds(Monthly) |
Hall Fees |
£500- £735 |
Food/Toiletries/Laundry |
£175 |
Social |
£140 |
Mobile Phone |
£25 |
Books and Equipment |
May vary |
Travel |
£1.80/per bus ticket |
Total |
£865- £1,100 |
Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.