Marine Systems and Policies MSc Level: Postgraduate taught Subject: Sustainability Year of entry: 2026 Study options Mode of study On campus Full-time MSc | 1 year | Start date: September 2026 Part-time MSc | 2 years | Start date: September 2026 Key facts School School of GeoSciences College College of Science and Engineering Study location Central Area Accreditation Not available Apply now 19 to 21 November 2025: Postgraduate Virtual Open Days Join us live to explore postgraduate taught and research study at Edinburgh and gain key insights before you apply. Register now Overview About the degree programme Rapid climate change and the global expansion of human activities threaten the world's oceans. How do we realistically balance development with ocean conservation in a rapidly changing climate? How do we do this in ways that are also equitable and fair to society?Our MSc programme places you right at the forefront of the fast-paced interface between marine science and policy that deals with these sustainability challenges. This broad programme is built around the science and policies spanning tropical to polar ecosystems, from wetlands and estuaries to the deep-sea, including the abyss.From the outset, you will learn how marine ecosystems are structured and how they function from research-active marine ecologists and oceanographers. You will also learn how these ecosystems are used, valued, and managed from:local peoplesocial scientistsgovernmentsindustryexperts in marine lawDuring the programme, you will learn how to apply marine science and knowledge to critically evaluate and enrich policies and influence how new policies can be created through science communication. You will get to learn from real-world practitioners and people with lived experiences through global case studies and field trips. These experiences will be under the guidance of a research-active team of highly supportive and motivated university scientists with decades of experience at the science-policy interface from grassroots to international levels.The capstone of your programme is an independent marine research dissertation project. It will be designed by you and a supervisor or host on a topic of your choice. You can either conduct an internship or a placement for your dissertation in either a desk-based, lab-based, or field-based setting.By the end of your programme, you will be highly equipped with a portfolio of skills that employers are looking for, and that will support a future academic PhD career, including:policy analysisapplied marine scientific survey and social science skillsscience communicationYou will develop a strong understanding of key marine ecosystems, the impacts of human activities and climate change, and international and national policy frameworks to govern these ecosystems. Video: Why study an MSc in Marine Systems and Policies at Edinburgh? Why study an MSc in Marine Systems and Policies at Edinburgh? Study options Part-time studyA two-year part-time study option is available for this programme. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance. Therefore, we recommend living within a commutable distance from Edinburgh.We encourage you to contact us to discuss part-time study in more detail. Programme benefits Our MSc programme was the first of its kind in the UK and has been running for 12 years. Over this time, we have sustained many strong collaborations with organisations that are also now major employers for our graduates. These include non-governmental organisations (NGOs), governments, advocacy groups, and industry.Our MSc is also suited for you if you are eager to meet other like-minded people from all over the world with different backgrounds, training, and perspectives. Our students especially value that their peers come from a variety of academic and work backgrounds.The MSc centres a lot on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: "Life Below Water", but our programme’s interdisciplinarity will help you find links to all SDGs. I chose MSc Marine Systems and Policies to pursue my interest in marine science and research as well as the desire to help protect the environment and create positive change through political action. The programme delivered exactly what I was looking for, a 12-month crash course that crammed in all aspects of the marine environment and scientific research, human interaction with marine and coastal ecosystems, and policy behind the governance and protection of the global oceans. The course covered a wide range of topics, which was valuable as it gave me a broad overview of everything before allowing me to narrow my research into the areas that interested me most. Trace Laskey MSc Marine Systems and Policies, graduated 2025 Fees, costs and funding Tuition fees Tuition fees by award and duration Tuition fees for full-time and part-time options are listed for one academic year. Full-time MSc Marine Systems and Policies (1 year) tuition fees Part-time MSc Marine Systems and Policies (2 years) tuition fees Graduate discount If you are a University of Edinburgh graduate, you will be eligible for a 10% discount on your tuition fees for this programme. You may also be eligible if you were a visiting undergraduate student.Find out how to receive your graduate discount Deposit If you receive an offer of admission you will need to pay a deposit to secure your place.£1,500 (this contributes towards your tuition fees)Find out more about tuition fee deposits Costs Additional programme costs Field trips and field coursesYour programme fees will cover the costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence on compulsory field trips or field courses. However, you must pay for incidental or personal expenses. You may wish to budget approximately £100 to £150 for suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for compulsory field work.Depending on the location of the fieldwork, you may need to pay for any visa costs. However, this cost will be reimbursed.Dissertation costsThe School of GeoSciences operates a fund to support you with activity related to your dissertation project, such as specialist software licenses or travel expenses for site visits. On the rare occasion that costs exceed the funding amount, you may be required to cover additional costs. This is not common, and the University is typically able to provide any resources required to undertake your dissertation project. Accommodation and living costs You need to cover your accommodation and living costs for the duration of your programme.We estimate that you might spend £1,167 to £2,330 per month if you are a single student.Living costs include:foodutility billstravel, clothes, books and stationeryrecreational costs (for example, TV subscriptions and social events)Living costsAccommodation costs depend on where you live while studying and the type of accommodation you choose.University postgraduate accommodation options and costs Funding opportunities Funding for postgraduate study is different to undergraduate study, and many students need to combine funding sources to pay for their studies.Most students use a combination of the following funding to pay their tuition fees and living costs:borrowing moneytaking out a loanfamily supportpersonal savingsincome from workemployer sponsorshipscholarshipsExplore sources of funding for postgraduate study School of GeoSciences scholarshipsExplore funding opportunities for GeoSciences students Search for other funding opportunities You can find scholarships, bursaries and other funding you might be eligible for on our Scholarships and Student Funding site.Postgraduate funding opportunities Entry requirements These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026. Qualifications A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in natural sciences or social sciences, but with clear evidence of experience and interest in marine topics. International qualifications To find international equivalent qualifications, select where you studied from the country or region list. Where you studied - Select a country or region -AfghanistanAlbaniaAngolaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaChileChinaColombiaCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of CongoDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFinlandFranceGabonThe GambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGuatemalaGuineaHaitiHondurasHong Kong-SAR ChinaHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKorea, Republic ofKuwaitLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLithuaniaLuxembourgMacau-SAR ChinaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNepalNetherlands, TheNew ZealandNicaraguaNigeriaNorth MacedoniaNorwayOmanPacific IslandsPakistanPalestinian TerritoriesPanamaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTajikistanTaiwanTanzaniaThailandTogoTrinidad and TobagoTurkeyTurkmenistanUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVenezuelaVietnamWest Indies and CaribbeanZambiaZimbabweMy country or region is not listed English language requirements You must prove that your English language abilities are at a high enough level to study this degree programme.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with one of the following:an English language testa degree that was taught and assessed in Englishcertain professional qualifications English language tests we accept We accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 185 with at least 169 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE III with passes in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 8 with at least 6 in each component. Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 155 with at least 135 in each component. How old your English language tests can be Tests no more than two years oldThe following English language tests must be no more than two years old on the 1st of the month in which your programme starts, regardless of your nationality:IELTS AcademicTOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition)Trinity ISEOxford ELLTOxford Test of English AdvancedTests no more than three and a half years oldAll other English language tests must be no more than three and a half years old on the 1st of the month in which your programme starts, regardless of your nationality. Degrees taught and assessed in English We accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English-speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration.UKVI list of majority English speaking countriesWe also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English-speaking countries (non-MESC).Approved universities in non-MESCHow old your degree can beIf you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old on the 1st of the month in which your programme starts.This time limit does not apply to your degree if you are a national of a majority English-speaking country. Find out more about our English language requirements Find out about other English language qualifications we accept, including professional qualifications.English language requirements Programme details What you will study This MSc programme (total 180 credits) comprises:compulsory and option taught courses (total 120 credits)dissertation (60 credits) Compulsory courses You will study 80 credits of compulsory taught courses. The compulsory courses for this programme currently include:Marine Ecosystems and PoliciesCorals in a Changing OceanMarine Field Methods in Research and PracticeSustainable Marine DevelopmentOur compulsory courses centre on:ecosystem, habitat and species-based marine policiesclimate change and climate action in the oceanmarine conservation and sustainable usetropical marine science and development issues in the Global SouthDissertationYou will also complete an independent research project called a dissertation. This is your opportunity to explore a marine topic of your choice, in-depth. The topic can be purely scientific, policy-based, or have a strong human dimension. You can use the dissertation to demonstrate your work to potential employers.This is worth 60 credits and typically consists of producing a written paper of 10,000 to 15,000 words. The project can be field, lab, or desk-based anywhere in the world. You may also be required to write a project proposal or present on the findings from your dissertation. Many of our students go on to publish their dissertation paper as a peer-reviewed publication.Your project is mostly completed over a period of several months between April and August. However, the teaching team will work with you throughout the programme to help you prepare for the dissertation project. You will be supported by a project supervisor who will help to co-develop your idea, research questions and methods. Dissertations with external partnersYou may have the option to complete a dissertation project in partnership with an external organisation. We work with our wide network to support you in finding opportunities for these projects, enhancing the real-world relevance of your degree. Opportunities are normally advertised in November each year.Examples of organisations our students have worked with include:Blue VenturesBlue Marine FoundationWhaleWiseSharkLifeNatureScotJoint Nature Conservation CommitteeMaldives Whale Shark Research ProgrammeInternational Maritime OrganizationInternational Union for Conservation of Nature Option courses You will take 40 credits of option courses. We offer a curated list of option courses for you to choose from, recommending courses which complement the rest of the programme. Examples of courses currently available include:Coastal Environments and CommunitiesEconomic Issues in Public PolicyPrinciples and Practice of Remote SensingPolar Oceans: Science and PolicyMaking science relevant to policy and decision-making Although we try to provide a wide range of option courses to choose from, these can be subject to change or cancellation at short notice. Places on option courses can be limited due to course capacity and timetabling constraints. It may not be possible to guarantee every offer holder their top choice of option courses. Find courses for this programme Find out what courses you can study on this programme and how each of them are taught and assessed. The courses on offer may change from year to year, but the course information will give you an idea of what to expect on this programme. Full-time MSc Marine Systems and Policies (1 year) (2025-2026) Part-time MSc Marine Systems and Policies (2 years) (2025-2026) We link to the latest information available. This may be for a previous academic year and should be considered indicative. Disclaimer Fieldwork course reviewThe School of GeoSciences is undergoing a review of its fieldwork courses. This review focuses on improving the inclusivity and accessibility of fieldwork, whilst delivering sustainable and low-carbon experiences, and maintaining pedagogical excellence.As a result, field course locations may vary year to year, but will always align with course learning outcomes. Field trips Our compulsory field trips or field courses are free, including travel, accommodation and any snorkelling or diving that you conduct.Our MSc Marine Systems and Policies programme offers exceptional opportunities to develop your experience and skills through fieldwork.You will first learn basic survey and interview techniques in early Semester 2 to experience firsthand the intersection of environment, development and social issues within a marine setting. You will then get the opportunity to apply these skills directly in the field, taking you beyond the theoretical and beyond the classroom.To complete your field course, our staff and relevant local experts will guide and support you in designing and executing a field research project.The field course usually takes place in April.Previous field tripsPrevious field trips have included locations such as South Ari Atoll in the Maldives.On the field trip in the Maldives, students studied reef and seagrass ecosystems and charismatic megafauna, including whale sharks and manta rays, using snorkelling, diving and boat-based surveys.They also explored the intersection between ecosystems, local communities, and development on a small island, including the impacts of an airport landing strip and land reclamation projects.Before travelling to the Maldives, students took part in a reading group to familiarise themselves with the interesting geopolitical context of this island nation. MSc Marine Systems and Policies students on a field trip in the Maldives. Local day tripsThroughout the programme, we also offer voluntary field trips in Scotland to experience a variety of marine settings at no extra cost. These vary depending on students' interests, but have previously included:RIB trips around the Berwickshire Marine Reserve, the UK's oldest voluntary marine reserve, where we learn from local fishers and communities about this successful marine protected area.Boat trips to visit the seal pups in November in the Firth of Forth to learn about their critical habitats and experience sustainable marine tourism.Site visits to salmon farms on the beautiful west coast of Scotland to gain a more in-depth understanding of the planning and monitoring salmon farms undertake to become more sustainable.Boat trips to the famous Bass Rock, the world's largest gannet colony, to learn about seabird ecology and the potential impacts of offshore windfarms.Visits to the Dynamic Earth Science Centre right here in Edinburgh to learn about public engagement. Accessibility on field tripsWe are committed to making our degree as accessible and inclusive as possible. In the event that you cannot attend a fieldwork trip, we will provide alternatives with comparable learning outcomes where necessary. Teaching and assessment Teaching You will experience a range of learning styles, depending on the subject matter and courses you are taking. The focus of this programme is interdisciplinary teaching and experiential learning.Teaching for this programme will typically involve a mix of:set courseworkfield tripsnetworking opportunitiesskills and training sessionsreading groupsconferences Assessment You will be assessed in a variety of ways, such as:critical essayspolicy briefspresentationsrole play or simulation activitiesdata analysis reports Learning outcomes By studying the MSc Marine Systems and Policies, you will:Become familiar with field and laboratory methods to assess marine ecosystems and cumulative impacts of climate change and human activities, including the social dimensions.Be equipped with field and laboratory skills in:experimental designunderwater transectsimage analysismarine species identificationhabitat mappingsemi-structured interviews.Be able to recognise gold standards in ocean planning.Develop critical thinking about what constitutes sustainable development and strong ocean governance, and how climate change can be integrated into systems thinking.Become familiar with ocean governance systems for a variety of marine ecosystems, including charismatic species such as sharks, marine mammals, sea turtles and seabirds.Understand the structure, functioning and governance of characteristic marine ecosystems, including atolls and islands, temperate and tropical coasts, estuaries, the continental shelves, seamounts, the deep sea, and polar oceans.Explore how different platforms for data collection from small vessels to large research expeditions, robotics, including autonomous systems, and how remote sensing, such as multi-beam echo-sounders, drones, and hydrophones enhance observational capacity.Understand the 'toolkit' of area-based management tools to conserve nature and better manage human activities, including marine protected areas and marine spatial planning. Support for your studies Student Experience TeamYou will have access to a range of support services if you need them throughout your degree.We will assign you to a Student Adviser within the School's Student Experience Team, and this should be the first person to contact if you need help. They can guide you to other University service teams depending on what support you need.How we support you Cohort activitiesYou will also have access to a range of cohort activities. These are a mix of social and academic support events. Social events are typically student-led. Previous programme cohorts have organised activities such as:local day tripspotluck dinnersattending conferencesfilm nightsinviting guest speakersalumni eventsAcademic events often include workshops to support you with planning for your dissertation project. The programme also runs a dissertation mixer event in November with current and recently graduated students, and a dissertation writing workshop during Summer. Our academic staff Courses are delivered by our staff, most of whom are also active researchers. Their expertise is supplemented by guest speakers from:industryconsultancygovernmentother research organisations Where you will study Study location The majority of your teaching will take place at the Central campus. Depending on your choice of option courses, you may need to travel to our King's Buildings campus.Some of your optional events, such as 'Breakfast Briefings,' where students talk about an ocean or conservation policy of their choice, may take place at any of the University campuses. Academic facilities You will have access to the University's facilities across all University campuses.For example:librariesstudy spaces (some of which are open 24 hours)laboratoriescomputing facilitiessocial spacesleisure facilitiesYou will also have access to the Masters Hub, located in the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI) building at the Central campus.Visit the ECCI website Careers and further study Career opportunities Skills developmentEmployers tell us that they seek candidates with real-world skills and an integrated understanding of marine ecosystems, development and planning, as well as regional and international policies.Throughout the year, you will get the chance to gain practical skills, including field skills and computer skills. Some of the things you will get the opportunity to try include:snorkellingtransectsspecies identificationcoding in Rfield habitat mappingsemi-structured interview techniquesusing social science software, NVivoThis blend of expertise in marine planning and policies, combined with practical and computer skills, is highly desirable and transferable to many lines of employment.Our graduatesOur graduates are now working around the world at local, national and international levels, with many now working as:Ocean ConsultantsMarine Science OfficersMarine Policy Analysts and OfficersSustainability ConsultantsProject LeadersProgramme OfficersMarine Mammal ObserversMarine Education and Communication LeadersPhD studentsFor example, they can be found:gathering evidence for the government to support marine protected areasconducting academic research and fieldworkadvising the fishing, offshore renewables, and tourism industryworking with international conservation agencies to help implement marine policies at the highest levelWe are also happy to support many of our graduates to further their pathways as PhD students both in the UK and abroad.Graduate destinationsExamples of the organisations our graduates have gained employment with include:World Wide Fund for NatureGlobal Fishing WatchBlue VenturesBlue Marine FoundationUnited Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring CentreJoint Nature Conservation CommitteeCoral Cay Conservation PhilippinesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps USARoyal Society for the Protection of Nature ScotlandInternational Union for the Conservation of NaturePew Foundation Professional links Our MSc programme was the first of its kind in the UK and has been running for 12 years. Over this time, we have sustained many strong collaborations with organisations that are also now major employers for our graduates. These include:non-governmental organisations (NGOs)governmentsadvocacy groupsindustryNetworksWe have excellent relationships with various organisations, from local communities to government, industry, and academia. Our networks can give you access to potential employers and decision-makers who may provide employment opportunities or research projects.Guest experts from government, industries, and non-government organisations (NGOs) from around the world will also support your experience while you are here, giving practical workshops, lectures, or offering work-based or internship-based dissertation project opportunities.Alumni networkOur Marine Systems and Policies LinkedIn alumni network keeps us on the frontier of job prospects all over the world, and keeps you connected to your peers for career support.Research networkAs a University of Edinburgh student, you are also automatically a part of both the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS) and the Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society (SAGES) consortia, which offer annual symposia, funding, study, and employment opportunities. Further study After completing this programme, you may wish to consider applying for a PhD or other research programme.Applying for research degreesMoving on to a PhD (advice from the University's Careers Service) We also strongly support students in developing pathways to a PhD and offer a high level of support to students interested in presenting, publishing and making an impact in other ways, such as public engagement. Graduate profiles Luis Greiffenhagen Degree: MSc Marine Systems and Policies Year of graduation: 2021 Current work: PhD student I got my PhD position about a year after I finished my masters degree in Edinburgh. Writing my thesis on deep water corals was the most important step in my career. I was not familiar with deep-sea research in the beginning, and I was not planning on pursuing a career in this field at all. But I got so heavily inspired throughout the research I conducted for my masters, that I chose to focus on this area moving forward. Luis' profile Gail Sant Degree: MSc Marine Systems and Policies Year of graduation: 2021 Current work: Projects and Partnerships Manager, The Nippon Foundation, University of Edinburgh Ocean Voices Programme I knew that my interests were in marine policy, sustainability, ocean governance and even science communication. Also, I have always had an interest in marine biology as well. I didn't find any other programme that connected all of those elements as well as the Marine Systems and Policies course. Gail's profile Video: Gail - MSc Marine Systems and Policies Gail shares her journey since graduating from MSc Marine Systems and Policies. Hear from our alumni about their experiences during, and after, postgraduate studySchool of GeoSciences postgraduate alumni profiles Careers Service Our award-winning Careers Service plays an essential part in your wider student experience at the University, providing:tailored adviceindividual guidance and personal assistanceinternships and networking opportunities (with employers from local organisations to top multinationals)access to the experience of our worldwide alumni networkWe invest in your future beyond the end of your degree. Studying at the University of Edinburgh will lay the foundations for your future success, whatever shape that takes.Careers Service Applying How to apply You apply online for this programme. After you read the application guidance, select your preferred programme, then choose 'Start your application' to begin. You should avoid applying to more than one degree within the School of GeoSciences. Applicants who can demonstrate their understanding and commitment to a specific programme are preferred.If you plan to apply to more than one programme within the School, you should discuss your choices with us before you submit your application.Where possible, we may make an alternative programme offer if you have been unsuccessful in your chosen programme.School of GeoSciences deadlines When to apply Due to high demand, the school operates a number of selection deadlines.We strongly recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.We may make a small number of offers to the most outstanding candidates on an ongoing basis. However, the majority of applications will be held until the advertised deadline.We aim to make the majority of decisions within eight weeks of the selection deadline.If we have not made you an offer by a specific selection deadline this means one of two things:your application has been unsuccessful, in which case we will contact you to let you knowyour application is still being considered, it will be carried forward for consideration in the next selection deadline, and we will be in touch once a decision is madeThe final deadline may be extended if any places remain on the programme.If the final deadline is extended, we encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application. If you are also applying for funding or will require a visa then we strongly recommend you apply as early as possible.Selection deadlinesRoundApplication deadlineDecisions made or applications rolled to the next deadline115 December1 March231 March31 May331 May31 July When to submit your supporting documentsYou must submit all supporting documents by the application deadline, or we will be unable to consider your application. Regardless of when you apply, you have 28 days from submitting your application to supply any supporting documents through the Application Hub, after which we will automatically reject your application. Application fee There is no fee to apply to this programme. What you need to apply As part of your online application, you will need to provide: a personal statementdetails of relevant knowledge/training skillsYou will also need to submit some or all of the following supporting documents:copies of your degree certificates and academic transcripts that confirm your current or final marksreferencesevidence you meet the English language requirementscertified translations if your original documents are not in EnglishWhen you start your application, you will be able to see the full list of documents you need to provide. For this programme, you will need to submit a CV/Resume with your application.Find out more about applications and CVs for further study ReferencesYou must submit one reference with your application. Apply Select the award, duration and delivery mode you want to study. Then select the start date you want to apply for. Select programme - Select a programme -MSc Marine Systems and Policies (1 year)MSc Marine Systems and Policies (2 years) After you apply Once you have applied for this programme, you will be able to track the progress of your application and accept or decline any offers.Checking the status of your applicationWe will notify you by email once we have made a decision. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it might take a while until you hear from us.Receiving our decisionWhat to do if you receive an offer:Receiving an offerAccepting an offerSubmitting supporting documents Life at Edinburgh What our students say No one knows what it is like to study here better than the students themselves. Our students are sharing their experiences - from studying to living in Edinburgh and everything in between.Get social with us:School of GeoSciences blogSchool of GeoSciences InstagramSchool of GeoSciences TikTok Our community Our MSc is also suited for you if you are eager to meet other like-minded people from all over the world with different backgrounds, training, and perspectives. Our students especially value that their peers come from a variety of academic and work backgrounds, such as:marine biologyphysical oceanographyinternational developmentsocial and political sciencegeographylawscience communication Accommodation We guarantee an offer of University accommodation for all new, single postgraduate taught students from outside the UK and new, single postgraduate research (typically PhD) students who:apply for accommodation by 31 July in the year when you start your programmeaccept an unconditional firm offer to study at the University by 31 Julystudy at the University for the whole of the academic year starting in SeptemberUniversity accommodation websiteAccommodation guarantee criteriaWe also offer accommodation options for couples and families.Accommodation for couples and familiesIf you prefer to live elsewhere, we can offer you advice on finding accommodation in Edinburgh.Accommodation information from the Edinburgh University Students' Association Advice Place Societies and clubs Our societies and sports clubs will help you develop your interests, meet like-minded people, find a new hobby or simply socialise.SocietiesSport Clubs The city of Edinburgh Scotland's inspiring capital will form the background to your studies — a city with an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life. 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