autumn 2026
SVF-3555 Marine Planning - 10 ECTS

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  2. Emnekatalog
  3. Marine Planning

Type of course

The course is optional for students taking a master’s degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture Science. It is also open for single-course students with relevant backgrounds. The course requires attendance on campus.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in social sciences, economics, biology or a combination of these subjects. An average grade of at least C is required in the bachelor's degree.

Application code: 9371

Course content

This course introduces students to Marine Planning with a particular focus on fisheries and aquaculture development. Drawing on theories of sustainability and governance, the course provides a conceptual foundation for understanding the complexity of marine planning processes. In particular, the course emphasizes the social and institutional dimensions of planning.

Objectives of the course

Knowledge: 

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the key theories and concepts in marine planning, including sustainability and governance
  • Describe the main stages, processes and tools employed in marine planning
  • Identify and analyze the main challenges facing marine planning, particularly those related to fisheries and aquaculture development
  • Analyze the social and institutional dimensions of marine planning, including stakeholder participation, coordination, and legitimacy

Skills:  

  • Apply relevant social science theories to real or simulated marine planning cases
  • Analyze and interpret marine plans and assess their social implications
  • Formulate and investigate social scientific questions related to marine planning using relevant academic literature
  • Develop and communicate structured and evidence-based arguments in written and oral formats

General competency:  

  • Critically reflect on sustainability and governance in marine planning processes
  • Integrate social scientific perspectives to interdisciplinary discussion on marine planning
  • Demonstrate independent academic work, ethical awareness, and collaborative competence relevant to planning processes

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars and workshops.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study level: Master’s

Admission prerequisites:This course has admission prerequisites, which are listed under the Admission requirements section. Please review this information carefully before adding the course to your Learning Agreement.

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.

Schedule

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Examination

Examination: Date: Duration: Grade scale:
School exam 13.11.2026 09:00
 4 Hours A–E, fail F

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Assignment Approved – not approved
Presentation with mandatory attendance Approved – not approved
Mandatory workshop on marine planning Approved – not approved
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More info about the coursework requirements

  • One written assignment
  • One presentation with mandatory attendance
  • One mandatory workshop on marine planning

Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.
  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: SVF-3555
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