About the course

The Maritime Studies Program combines rigorous liberal arts training in recognized humanities and social science disciplines such as history, English, economics, political science, anthropology and geography with specialized courses, interdisciplinary seminars, and research and internship opportunities that focus on issues, traditions, and problems that influence life in maritime regions. A complement to the Marine Sciences Major Maritime Studies highlights the social and cultural side of the human/water relationship, but recognizes and explores the links between human activities and the composition and the condition of the coastal and marine environments.

　　Maritime Studies is a flexible but focused major that students may shape to meet a wide range of occupational and educational goals. Depending upon the track of studies selected, Maritime Studies students may prepare for a range of careers including those in the maritime service and heritage tourism sectors as well as for graduate study in maritime and public history, English, journalism, marine policy and cultural resource management, planning and regulation, education, law, or business. The Maritime Studies Program takes advantage of the UConn-Avery Point campus? unique Long Island Sound location and its many coastal and maritime educational resources and research programs including the UConn Sea Grant Institute, the National Undersea Research Center, the Long Island Sound Resource Center, and Marine Sciences Department. Significant internship and research opportunities for students are also available through agreements with regional institutions that include Mystic Seaport, one of the world?s premier maritime museums and research centers. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Groton
Fall (August), 2024	Groton
Spring (January), 2025	Groton
Fall (August), 2025	Groton
Spring (January), 2026	Groton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Connecticut - Kaplan International

A strong academic foundation is the key to a successful admission application. International freshman applicants must complete secondary school (equivalent to U.S. grades 9-12) and be eligible to enter a university in their own country prior to the expected entry date to the University of Connecticut.

　　International applicants should have college preparatory coursework in the core subjects of English (if offered), mathematics, physical science, and social science reflected throughout their high school academic careers. Students applying to the school of Nursing or Engineering must have taken secondary school level physics and chemistry.

　　The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability.

　　Your submitted high school transcript(s) should include your senior classes, class rank (if applicable), and latest grades earned.

　　UConn requires official SAT or ACT scores to be sent directly from the appropriate test provider.

　　The minimum score requirement for the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum score requirement for the IELTS exam is 6.5.

　　GPA - 3.0 GPA or equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Connecticut - Kaplan International. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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