Training Structure
College of Sciences
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The Coastal Water Master's program is a track within the Master's in Water Sciences.
It offers a multidisciplinary program combining theory and practice in the planning, management, and protection of coastal and marine areas. The program is based on courses in science, law, geography, and economics.
Objectives
The main objective is to train executives and managers in coastal and marine affairs, building on a solid scientific foundation and strong skills in economics, law, and management.
Expertise and Skills
The training focuses in particular on knowledge of:
- marine and coastal industries (fishing, aquaculture, shellfish farming, etc.)
- socioeconomic stakeholders in the coastal region
- the administrative and legislative framework governing coastal and maritime affairs
- methods for managing and protecting coastal ecosystems
- a foundation in the engineering of the construction or rehabilitation of coastal or port facilities
- specific risks associated with coastal areas
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Final Exam or Continuous Assessment, depending on the course unit
Program
The M1 program admits 8 science students, who are then joined in the M2 program by 8 students from the social sciences and humanities track and 8 others from the economics track.
The courses in the M1 program are either shared with other tracks in the Water Master’s program or with the GCL (Coastal and Coastal Engineering) track in the STPE (Earth Sciences) Master’s program.
In the M2 program, the courses are specialized and taught by faculty members from the Faculty of Sciences, MOMA (Montpellier Management), and Paul Valéry University (Social Sciences and Humanities). In addition, numerous external professionals contribute to the program.
Select a program
M1 - Water and Coastal Zones (EL)
M1 - Water and Coastline (EL) - LEARNING
M2 - Water and Coastal Zones (EL)
M2 - Water and Coastline (EL) - APPRENTICESHIP
Admission
Registration Procedures
Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:
French and European students:
- For the M1 program, follow the “My Master’s” procedure on the website:https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For the M2 program, students must submit their application through the e-candidat portal:https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
International students from outside the EU: Follow the “Études en France” procedure:https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html