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Marine Affairs M.A.

USA

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What will I learn?

Designed to educate students in the interdisciplinary analysis needed for effective marine and coastal management, the program offers a solid foundation in issues confronting policymakers, environmental managers, and businesses at every governmental level.

Program requirements: thesis or a major project and MAF 482, 502, 577, 651; MAF 511 or appropriate oceanography substitute; EEC 514 or appropriate resource economics substitute; plus a minimum of 21 elective credits for a total of 45 credits. This includes six credits of Masters thesis research (MAF 599) or six credits of Masters project research (MAF 598).

Majors

  • Climate Adaptation and Resilience
  • Coastal and Island Communities
  • Conservation
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Which department am I in?

College of the Environment and Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
US$31,952.00 per year
Please note this fee is subject to change.
Start date

3 September 2025

Venue

University of Rhode Island

Kingston Campus,

75 Briar Lane,

KINGSTON,

Rhode Island,

2881, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor’s degree in a related science or social science. For international students, minimum TOEFL scores on the iBT as follows: Reading, 20, Writing 22, Listening 17, and Speaking 17 (total of 213 CBT or 550 PBT). GREs are not considered for admission to this program.

Application deadline is April 15 for fall start.

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

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