MSc in Marine and Coastal Sustainability, University of Exeter

This MSc program focuses on social science perspectives at its core while examining how environmental sustainability can be achieved alongside the social well-being and resilience of coastal communities. Hosted by the Environment and Sustainability Institute, it addresses pressing issues like marine resource demand, climate change impacts, and the concept of a 'blue economy'. The course combines practical experiences, including a low-carbon field course, with research skills and transdisciplinary methods, preparing students for careers in NGOs, conservation, resource management, policy, and academia. It emphasizes understanding the complex interactions between society and marine environments through research, seminars, workshops, and independent study.