Marine Ecosystems MRes

Newcastle University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,900 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Marine Ecosystems MRes

About

Overview

Explore the essential concepts and critical issues shaping our oceans with our Marine Ecosystems MRes. This research Masterâs programme offers a comprehensive understanding of marine environmental research, which is crucial for a career in academia and industry.

Through a combination of taught and research modules, youâll learn about:

the roles of science, policy, technology, and economic development in the marine environment
marine environmental issues, their origins, and possible solutions
processes maintaining and altering coastal water structure, function and ecosystem services
key concepts and methods in ecosystem, environmental management and conservation science
the context, purpose and implementation of resource mapping and evaluation

MRes research project

Your research project will be in one of the areas covered by the marine science research groups:

Marine Resources and Renewable Energy:
- antifouling and ballast water treatment
- bacterial bioactive products
- bioenergy
Ecology
Modelling, Evidence and Policy

Our marine science research

This Marine Ecosystems MRes will help you develop the skills and competencies for a successful career in academia or industry. Gain the knowledge and tools to address contemporary challenges with professionalism and expertise.

Join us at Newcastle University and take the next step in your marine environmental research career.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typically we recognise the following in a Bachelors degree:

3.5/4.0 or 4.25/5.0 (85%) as comparable to a 1st Class
Minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 (75%) as comparable to a 2.1
3.5/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 (70%) as comparable to a 2.2

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

IELTS:

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

TOEFL:

79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

Pearson:

Pearsons 65 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).

Duolingo:

115 overall with no subskill below 100

Career

Your future

Further study

This MSC supports a route into PhD-level study. You’ll develop the research skills needed for advanced study during your course.

Careers

You will have the opportunity to engage with professionals from research, science and industry during the course. Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including: