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MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Core modules explore ecological survey methods, current global issues in conservation, research skills for ecologists and statistics. To shape the course to your interest, choose from a diverse range of optional modules, such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS), practical conservation, work placement, restoration ecology, conservation genetics, biodiversity conservation and human society and ecological modelling. The broad areas of topics within this course are given solid grounding through planning, fundraising and executing a research project.

Entry Requirements

Open to students with a good first degree (min 2.1 or equivalent) in a Biology-related subject, plus evidence of additional conservation experience. First degrees in Geography or Environmental Management with a strong ecological component are also accepted. Non-scientists seeking to apply can take the one year Diploma in Ecology and enter the MSc Applied Ecology & Conservation the following year. We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

  • IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all components)
  • PTE (Pearson): 62 (minimum 55 in all components)

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