Study Coastal and Ocean Policy, M.S at University of North Carolina - Wilmington in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Coastal and Ocean Policy (MCOP) is a professional, non-thesis, interdisciplinary degree program that immerses students in a unique curriculum aimed at advancing technical knowledge of coastal and ocean processes and resources as well as the tools and concepts of the policy making.Through elective choices students develop expertise in specific areas of interest while exploring the role of science and expertise in policy making about the coasts and oceans.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$23,164.02 per year

Books/Supplies - 822

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Wilmington Campus

601 S. College Road,

Wilmington,

North Carolina,

28403, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants seeking admission to the program must have a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or its equivalent from a foreign institution of higher education based on a four-year program; a strong academic record with an average GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate program.

Minimum Score Requirement – TOEFL: 79; IELTS: minimum of 6.5 for acceptance, 7.0 for TA consideration; Duolingo: minimum of 115.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.