Ireland

Marine Spatial Planning - Galway

Course code: GA_SMSPG_S09
Level: Level 9
Award: Special Purpose Certificate (Level 9 NFQ)
Classification: Special Purpose
Awarding body: Atlantic Technological University
Duration: 1 year part-time online delivery. Recommended Study Hours per week There will be an average of 6 hours of classes per semester, (slightly more in the January to June semester, less in the September to December semester). This will need to be augmented by additional study on an individual basis, approximately 8 more hours per week, depending in existing knowledge and expertise. On-Campus Attendance Requirement: No on-campus attendance required.

Programme summary

The aim of this part time, online programme is to help prepare graduates for marine spatial planning roles and contribute to the sustainable development of Ireland’s blue economy.

Entry requirements

Candidates must hold a cognate level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Cognate degrees for this programme include: marine science, marine biology, oceanography, marine ecology, geography, planning, economics, law, civil engineering. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at a H2.2 performance standard as established by the Programme Board, and approved by the Registrar.

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