ACES Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree 2109 views

ACES Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in AquaCulture, Environment and Society (EM JMD ACES) provides unique opportunity to study in UK, Crete and France. The joint degree allows a student to gain the practical and theoretical skills needed for a successful career in aquaculture through industry-led research programmes and fieldwork.

Duration: 2 year (full-time)

Value: fully-funded; cover tuition fees, living and travel expenses

Nationality: open to European and international students

Starting date: September 2017

Eligibility:

• Applicant must hold Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in environmental or social sciences (Aquaculture-related studies, Marine Science, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Environmental Sciences or Marine Resources, Environmental Economics and Environmental Policy).
• Applicant must have received bachelor’s degree at the time of application for the scholarship.
• Applicant must demonstrate English competence (equivalent to 6.5 Academic IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in all four components).
• Applicants with practical working experience and mature students in the aquaculture industry are encouraged to apply.

Statements and Professional References:

• The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree ACES application form must contain the following three texts.

1. MOTIVATION STATEMENT (approximately 350 words): as part of application, include a response to the question: How will the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in AquaCulture, Environment and Society support your professional plans?
2. STATEMENT ABOUT PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (approx.. 350 words)
3. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE (500-800 words): reference to be written on organizational notepaper (letter head) by a manager or senior colleague who is familiar with the applicant’s work.
4. Completed application form and other documents to be sent to ACES@sams.ac.uk

Applications for self-funding EU and non-EU candidates are still open

The closing date for applications is 7 August 2017