Study a highly topical subject in a truly unique location for marine and environmental biological research
Faculty:
School of Marine and Environmental Sciences
Study Options:
Full Time
Start Date:
Sept 2023
Level:
Postgraduate
Course Length:
1 Year
Fees:
Home: £8,250 per annum
International and EU: £14,950 per annum
(For 2023, international and EU fees will be the same as Home fees)
Apply:
6th February 2023 to 3rd July 2023
The MSc Marine Science & Climate Change teaching team brings together a multi-disciplinary group of internationally-recognised specialists in the area of Marine Science and Climate Change who have extensive expertise in developing and delivering academic programmes in the marine sciences.
We are committed to providing an excellent learning experience that is personal and participative. That’s why we have decided to continue the face-to-face delivery of our programmes.
The programme is based on a series of modules in increasing levels of specialism.
You will undertake your research project working directly with researchers at the University of Gibraltar and potential external specialists. It may be possible to carry out your research project abroad.
*Please note there are shared modules and content between the Marine Science & Environmental Science programmes and as such students will engage in Peer-2-Peer learning strategies learning about concepts and topics with shared interests and applicability.
Exit Award level | Module | Credits |
Marine Biology, Ecosystems and Conservation | 15 | |
Oceanographic Processes | 15 | |
Research Skills and Methods | 15 | |
PGCert | Coastal Zone Management: Area-based Marine tools | 15 |
Marine Ecosystems and Sustainability | 15 | |
Climate Change Adaptation | 15 | |
Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction | 15 | |
PGDip | Capstone project | 15 |
Master’s | Research-based Project | 60 |
CATS = Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme where 1 CAT = 10 notional (contact + individual) hours of study
Designed and delivered by expert academics and scientists, this full-time interdisciplinary programme blends theoretical study with practical, field-based work.
You will cover specialist subject areas and gain the skills required to tackle the complex issues associated with the sustainable development of marine ecosystems.
“In achieving QAA’s global accreditation, the University has displayed its compatibility with international best practice.”
Vicki Scott, UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Chief Executive.
MSc in Marine Science & Climate Change
MSc in Marine Science & Climate Change
MSc in Marine Science & Climate Change
MSc in Marine Science & Climate Change
Name | Dissertation title | In collaboration with | Outputs |
Adrianna Proetta | Recreational fishing impacts on Dolphins: A study on prevalence in Gibraltarian waters and public perceptions on fishermen-dolphin interactions. | Department of Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage
MMRIC |
Research Profile. |
John Antony Yañez Dobson | Jellyfish: A potential coastal threat?; Assessment of Public Perceptions and Integration of Citizen Science to aid global gaps in knowledge of Spatial and Temporal distribution of jellyfish (Cnidaria & Ctenophora). | Universidad de Alicante | – |
Julian Koplin | The zooplankton community in the Bay of Gibraltar under tidal influences and recommendations for future monitoring studies. | Department of the Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage
Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research |
Research Profile. |
Lilli Marie Blume
|
Form follows function?: The influence of algal architecture on epifaunal assemblages in the invasive algae Rugulopteryx okamurae in Gibraltar. | – | Research Profile. |
Lívia Lang | Methodological framework to assess the health status of gorgonian species. | University of Plymouth | Research Profile. |
Lucinda Rosheuvel | Community structure and its role within ecosystem artificial reef The Ark. | University of Plymouth
Gibraltar Sub Aqua Association Department of Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage |
Research profile. |
María Renee Contreras Merida | Characterisation of the underwater noise caused by marine traffic in the Bay of Gibraltar. | Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas, UK) | Research profile. |
Riccardo Fornasari | The concept of Green Port as a driver of positive change for both local and international level and possible implementation in Gibraltar. | Ramboll | Research profile. |
Ambroise Albert | Quantification of pelagic and benthic fish using baited remote underwater camera in Gibraltar. | – | |
Amy Swift | PROJECT MIS: Investigating the presence of non-native species in Mid Harbour Small Boats Marina, assessing recreational vessels as vectors, and exploring stakeholder engagement in implications for marine management. | Research Profile | |
Bethany Wilkinson | Microplastic survey of abundance and characterisation across the shores of Gibraltar:
A marine management issue. |
Research Profile | |
Michael Simmons | The Use of Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) to Assess the influence of habitat complexity and Anthropogenic Activity on the abundance and Behaviour in Coastal Fish (Labridae & Sparidae): Implications for Marine Management. | Department of the Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage. |
Research Profile |
Name | Dissertation title | In collaboration with | Outputs |
Clive Crisp | Understanding the specific pressures and methodologies of marine recreational fishing and impact to demersal fish species in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters and mapping marine recreational fishing hotspots | Department of Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage. | – |
Albert Gonzalez | A review of the vector, pathway, distribution and management of Invasive marine species | – | – |
Luisa Haasova | Identifying the importance of cultural ecosystem services (II-CES): non-monetary valuation | Cardiff University | Poster presentation to the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum conference; 9th March 2021. |
Ivan Hernandez
|
Marine litter in submarine canyons:
A case study of the SW Approaches |
University of Plymouth
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS). |
Invited talk to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC); 9th Sept 2020. |
Ken Ruiz | Nature-based solutions for increasing marine biodiversity in Gibraltar | – | Poster presentation to the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum conference; 9th March 2021. |
Petros Dimitriou | Patella ferruginea distributions at the Western side of Gibraltar, the future threat of sea level rise and a novel method for morphotype identification | Department of Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage. | – |
Emma Hall | Evaluation of citizenship attitudes and attachments towards the marine environment in Gibraltar with a view to informing sustainable marine governance practices | University of Malta | Research Profile |
Maite Kesteleyn | Assessing the use of the underwater camera in Gibraltar as a marine monitoring tool, to improve conservation practices, increase awareness and monitor biodiversity | Department of Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage. | – Poster presentation to the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum conference; 9th March 2021. – Runner-up Poster Prize – UKOTCF conference 2021. – GBC interview. |
Francine Pons | Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in the Straits of Gibraltar: from historical to recreational fisheries, and recommendations for implementing a catch-and-release fishery via stakeholder engagement. | Department of Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage. | – Poster presentation to the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum conference; 9t |
Typically, all applicants will have:
English language requirements:
Offers are based on a combination of qualifications or predicted grades, the applicant’s personal statement and references. For guidelines on personal statements and references please click here.
Programme | Fee (per annum) | Year |
Home | £8,250 | 1 |
International and EU | £14,950 | 1 (For 2023, international and EU fees will be the same as Home fees) |
Note: the above fees are for the Academic year 2023/24 and are subject to indexation. Fees for Part-Time students would be half the respective Full-Time fees per annum.
The University of Gibraltar hosts or directly offers a limited number of scholarship programmes to support your studies. These scholarships are highly competitive; they are available to support undergraduate, Master’s degree and PhD programmes and are made available to students based on certain criteria.
If you have been resident in Gibraltar for more than five years then, once you receive your offer letter from the University of Gibraltar, you can apply to the Department of Education for funding.
All applications are reviewed on a monthly rolling basis. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed at the beginning of the following month, with an interview being scheduled for later that same month.
E.g. any applications submitted during the month of February will be reviewed at the beginning of March, with interviews being scheduled later in March.
Contact us via the enquire button for more information.