Master of Science [M.Sc] [Applied Marine and Fisheries Ecology] From University of Aberdeen

Students will explore and analyse:

• key concepts and issues in education,
• the promotion of health and wellbeing as part of international development
• research, policy and practice in relation to promoting health and wellbeing through education in low and middle-income countries

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of two core modules (60 credits), two optional modules (60 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits), or three optional modules (90 credits) and a report (30 credits).

Careers

Graduates of this Master's degree have been engaged:

• as policy-makers and advisers in government ministries and departments
• as policy advocates and programme managers in international NGOs and development agencies
• as social research consultants
• as teachers and lecturers in schools, colleges and universities
• as international development consultants
• in doctoral study (either on PhD or EdD programmes).

Employability

Graduates of this Master's degree have used the academic and professional expertise gained through the programme to:

• set up and manage an NGO or consultancy
• prepare successful project and research proposals
• develop new reporting procedures adopted throughout their organisation
• gain employment as consultants
• take on new roles and responsibilities within an organisation
• transfer their expertise into international development
• engage policymakers, practitioners and members of the public through research-informed practice.