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Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management – (M.Sc.)
Delft University of Technology
Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
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| Application Deadline: | 1 April | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,650 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Delft / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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CoMEM
The Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management, is a two-year English taught international Master’s programme, in which five high-rated European universities participate. During the course students familiarise themselves with key issues involved in providing sustainable, environmentally friendly, legally and economically acceptable solutions to various problems in the CoMEM field.
Programme
During the programme, students study at universities in three different countries. Students spend the first semester in Trondheim, Norway, the second semester in Delft, the Netherlands; during the third semester in the second year, students choose a specialization, either in Barcelona (Spain), London (UK) or Southampton (UK). Semester 4 is devoted to doing the MSc thesis at one of the three universities previously visited.
All participating universities have long-standing relations with the industry, public works administrations and research and education institutes. Studying in different European countries will enable students to meet and work with professionals from various backgrounds and to gather knowledge on a wide range of issues involved; they will also get a comprehensive EU perspective on CoMEM related issues. This will help students to develop a coherent and integrated approach that is applicable to a more global perspective as well.
Why study Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management?
The coast and the coastal seas offer unique resources to mankind and to mother earth and the majority of the world population lives, works and recreates in coastal areas. But even in wealthy countries, the coastal zones are vulnerable.
Several natural hazards have recently illustrated this: cyclone Nargis in Birma (Myanmar) in May 2008 causing distrastous flooding, the frequent hurricane events in the Caribbean and North America, including Hurricane Katrina (2005) and the Indian Ocean earthquake and associated tsunami hazards (2004). UNESCO has projected that low-lying coastal and deltaic regions will experience an increase in population density of 50% by 2050, indicating the important challenges that we face in terms of promoting development without more disasters.
This is especially important given that coastal areas will experience significant climate change and sea level rise. All CoMEM partners are involved in the range of measures required to evaluate these diverse coastal hazards and the possible mitigation measures. The CoMEM programme is designed to educate a new generation of professionals. Professionals who are able to tackle these diverse challenges and, in doing so, will reduce the vulnerability of our marine and coastal systems and promote sustainable development of these areas.
Contents
First semester
The CoMEM master course starts with an introductory 'Summer School' in Trondheim, Norway, where you will receive information about the educational programme, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a brief introduction to Norwegian culture and social activities. During the first semester, which runs from mid August to Christmas, you´ll stay in Trondheim, where you will take compulsory and optional courses.
Compulsory:
- Marine physical environment
- Spreading of pollution
Optional:
- Dynamic response to irregular loadings
- Theoretical soil mechanics
- Transport systems
- Energy and environmental physics
This semester comprises coursework only.
Second semester
A 'Winter School' will be held in Delft offering discussions and information about the education programme, field and laboratory visits and a specific introductory course (with Capita Selecta) on the specializations on offer at Barcelona, London and Southampton. During the second semester you´ll be offered the following subjects.
Compulsory:
- Introduction to coastal zone management
- Multidisciplinary project
- Philosophy and ethics for civil engineers
- Integrated coastal zone management
Optional:
- Computational modelling of flow and transport
- Dredging technology
- Probabilistic design
- Breakwater and closure dams
This semester offers coursework and project work.
Third semester
You will spend your third semester either in Barcelona, Southampton or London, depending on the specialization you chose.
Environmental & Engineering specialization
Location: Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
Compulsory:
- Impacts, conflicts and risks
- Coastal protection
- Numerical and hydraulic modelling
Optional:
- Marine climate
- Coastal morphodynamics
- Minor thesis
This semester comprises course work and an individual minor thesis.
Environmental & Management specialization
Location: University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- Coastal and maritime engineering
- Geographic information systems
- Environmental audit and risk assessment
- Coastal morphodynamics
This semester offers a mix of course work, field & laboratory classes and hands on studio work.
Business & Management specialization
Location: City University London, London, UK
- Maritime operations
- Maritime law and insurance
- Maritime technology
- Finance, accounting and economics
- Management studies (human resources, crisis and risk)
This semester comprises course work and presentations.
Fourth and final semester
The fourth semester is designed for doing your thesis work. Depending on whether you want to further specialize or broaden your CoMEM knowledge, you can chose to stay at your third semester university or return to either Delft or Trondheim. You can do your thesis work at a university, a knowledge institution, a governmental institution or at a company.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
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General requirements
1)
A. A good university BSc degree with good grades on the key courses in a main subject closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.
Exceptions: Management of Technology, Engineering and Policy Analysis and Science Education & Communication, to which all students holding a technology or science degree may be admitted.
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B. A proof that you have nearly completed a BSc programme whose main subject is closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.
2)
A BSc Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% of the scale maximum, or, when included, the specific requirements defined for the country in which you obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) your Bachelor’s degree
3)
Proof of English language proficiency (certificates older than two years are not accepted):
- A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 90 (internet-based test). Please note that we only accept the TOEFL internet-based test.
- or IELTS (academic version) overall Band score of at least 6.5.
- or proof that you have passed the University of Cambridge 'Certificate of Proficiency in English' or the University of Cambridge 'Certificate in Advanced English'
As the whole process of collecting information, registering for the tests and receiving the test results may take several months, we advise you to register for the IELTS or TOEFL several months before starting your application.
It is allowed to send us a copy of your test results, please check the application documents for detailed information.
- For EU/EFTA nationals, the English language certificate may be submitted until 1 July provided that all other required hard copy documents are received before the application deadline of 1 April.
- Nationals of the People’s Republic of China only: A Nuffic certificate as proof of your English language proficiency. In order to obtain the Nuffic certificate you will need to take the IELTS or TOEFL internet-based test.
- Only nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempt from the proof of English language proficiency requirement.
4)
A clear and relevant essay in English (2,000 - 3,000 words) addressing the following:
- Your motivation for taking the MSc programme of your choice.
- Why you wish to pursue this programme abroad and/or in the Netherlands in particular.
- Why you are interested in TU Delft.
- If there are optional specialisations in the Master’s programme of your choice: which specialisation(s) interest you most, and why?
- Examples of three Master’s thesis topics that interest you and with an explanation of your particular interest.
- A brief summary (maximum 250 words) of the thesis work or the final assignment done for your Bachelor’s programme, including information on the credits earned, grade, and full workload.
5)
Two reference letters in English, French, German or Dutch:
- one from from a professor or an assistant professor from the faculty from which you graduated.
- one from your employer, if you already have work experience.
If you have not yet graduated, please provide two letters from professors or assistant professors from the faculty at which you are studying.
6)
An extensive résumé (curriculum vitae) written in English.
7)
Proof of identity
8)
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Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
NVAO independently assesses the quality of higher education in Flanders and the Netherlands. All of TU Delft’s educational programmes are accredited by NVAO and therefore meet the European quality standards. Alongside the national accreditation system, many of TU Delft’s education programmes are recognized as substantially equivalent to the best programmes in the USA by the American Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET).
Funding details
TU Delft offers an array of scholarships, ranging from (partial) tuition waivers to full scholarships covering tuition and living expenses. Some MSc programme-specific scholarships may only be announced on their respective websites.
TU Delft Excellences Scholarships are awarded to admitted students with exceptional promise and outstanding academic achievement. There is typically no separate application procedure. Selected scholarship recipients will be notified directly by the university.
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