Erasmus Mundus ACES-STAR Masters (Aquaculture, Environment, and Society)
- Gallos, Greece
- Giofirakia, Greece
Master degree
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Erasmus Mundus ACES-STAR Masters is a two-year programme in aquaculture, environment and society. You study at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (UHI), the University of Crete and Nantes University. The course has three six-month semesters followed by a six-month dissertation and optional industry placements, combining fieldwork, internships and industry-led research.
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include aquaculture manager, marine biologist, environmental consultant, research scientist, policy advisor and industry specialist. Graduates can work in aquaculture farms, research institutes, NGOs, government agencies, environmental monitoring and seafood supply chains, or continue PhD study. Skills include research, policy analysis and sustainable aquaculture skills.
How to Apply!
ACES-STAR is two-year programme studying in three centres of European excellence in aquaculture research; Scotland, Greece-Crete and France. Gain practical and theoretical skills needed for a successful career in aquaculture through industry-led research programmes, internships and fieldwork.
The course includes three six-month semesters at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (UHI), University of Crete and Nantes University followed by a six-month dissertation with an affiliated partner of your choice. In semester two, students have a choice of three-month industry placements too.
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