MSc International Maritime Studies - Marine Spatial Planning | Southampton Solent University SSU
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Summary
- Marine Spatial Planning Pathway - This pathway is designed to give you a detailed knowledge and understanding of the rationale, development and implementation of Marine Spatial Planning. It also aims to enable you to analyse and evaluate the conflicting pressures associated with marine resource development and protection, and to provide solutions in light of sustainable development.
- Duration: Full time 1 year and Part time 2 years
- Entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in any one of the following: Maritime-related Studies; Environmental Science; Engineering; Management; Transport; Economics; Geography; Business or Law. Please note that this list is not exclusive. Alternatively, a Higher National Diploma (Merit or Distinction award) or ordinary degree in a maritime-related subject combined with an appropriate track record of achievement in a professional context such as at a senior managerial level may be sufficient. In the case of professional mariners, the entry requirements are as follows:
- Deck Officer: Master's (Unlimited) Certificate + at least two years' experience as Chief Officer.
- Ship Engineer: Chief Engineer (Class 1) Certificate + at least two years' as Chief Engineer.
- Fees: For students ordinarily residing in the UK and European Union £3,375. For international students outside of the European Union £9,150. For part-time students ordinarily residing in a member state of the European Union, the fees for students commencing in September 2011 are: £1700 for year 1 and £1700 for year 2. For each year, fees can be paid in 2 instalments, with the second instalment due approximately 4 months after the start of the academic year. Students who pay the full course fee (for the year) before the end of induction week will be given a 5% discount.
- Scholarship: scholarship available to a limited number of full time international students from Bangladesh, Caribbean, Ghana, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania and Thailand
Programme
| This Southampton Solent University course is part of the taught MSc programme in International Maritime Studies (IMS) which is designed to provide a period of intensive study in a specialist maritime area. The programme offers intellectually challenging courses with a diversity of learning experiences that aim to provide you with the skills and knowledge to operate competently within these developing areas. |
Awards A Master of Science degree will be awarded to students successfully completing all units of their programme with a mark of at least 40% in each unit. A Postgraduate Diploma will be awarded to students obtaining 120 CATS. A Postgraduate Certificate in International Maritime Studies will be awarded to students gaining 60 CATS
Career Opportunities The course aim to produce graduates who are both technically competent and capable of management at project level and above. It is expected that those who have completed the course may look towards roles such as project managers within relevant maritime organisations and business, research and development professionals, managers involved in the development of policies and, managers involved in the implementation of policies.
Modules
- International Maritime Law: This unit provides the opportunity for the student to critically evaluate the development, aims and applications of International Maritime Law including offshore energy law. Special attention is given to problem-solving through the use of a negotiating exercise. The unit investigates the allocation of rights and duties concerning the exploitation of natural resources in the marine environment, and international and European regulation of shipping and the marine environment.
- Marine Resource Development and Protection: This unit explores the use and development of resources in the marine and coastal environment and considers the protection measures and governance available in order to enable sustainable development. Specific resources that will be reviewed include oil, gas, renewable energies and fisheries. Historical problems associated with the sectoral management of marine and coastal resources are identified and a rationale is developed for the need to better integrate management approaches. To this end, Integrated Coastal Zone Management is reviewed and the antecedence of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) outlined. The principles, practice and challenges of MSP are considered.
- Maritime Environmental Management: This unit explores the concept of marine and coastal environmental quality and identifies the key environmental issues and impacts associated with shipping and ports. The need for an integrated and holistic approach to environmental management is developed and the techniques and approaches available to the management of maritime industry are reviewed and analysed. These approaches include both resource-use specific tools aimed at discharge and pollution control and maritime spatial planning as a means of applying geographical jurisdiction.
- Applied Geographic Information Systems: This unit aims to enable students to apply Geographic Information System Applications to a range of environmental and planning problems needing the analysis of geospatial data. The unit assumes no prior knowledge in the study of Geography or GIS, and will take students from the basic requirements and uses of GIS through to building effective applied GIS models. Students will learn how data is collected, stored and analysed within GIS systems, and how GIS can be enabled to enhance the communication of this analysis. The use of remotely sensed data will also be covered. Content of the unit is likely to change with increasing new applications of GIS systems, particularly those related to the Web.
- Project Proposal: This unit develops the research and academic study skills relevant to being successful at Masters Level in Higher Education. More specifically it introduces students to the research process and details the theoretical underpinning philosophies of research along with the methodological options for both data gathering and data analysis. The intent of the unit is to enable students to produce a realistic and achievable research proposal that they can then implement in order to produce a Masters Level project.
- Project: Maritime professionals need to develop and demonstrate competence in identifying, investigating and analysing problems associated with their existing, or potential, areas of responsibility. They need to be able to communicate the findings effectively and to influence others, as well as lead changes in policy or practices. This unit develops these skills, from identifying an area for research, through planning and implementing a programme of research, to analysing, evaluating, interpreting and communicating the findings. These skills are applied to an area relevant to the programme of study and in an area of personal interest to the student. The unit also provides the opportunity to carry out research and further development in an area relevant to a student’s future career.
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