China's flagship marine university teaches ocean governance on an island campus facing the Taiwan Strait: the Master of Marine Affairs pulls oceanography, environmental science, economics, law and political science into one coastal-management degree at the Coastal and Ocean Management Institute (Xiang'an campus). Coursework in year one; the thesis year can be completed from the student's home country.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
September
Curriculum modules
Coastal & ocean management — Integrated coastal zone management and marine governance.
Marine environmental science — The natural-science base for ocean policy.
Thesis — Independent research project, defensible in year two.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) for non-native speakers
Transcripts and two recommendation letters
Career destinations
Coastal Zone Manager — Agencies & port authorities
Marine Policy Analyst — Government & international bodies
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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