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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Wildlife Conservation / Protection Technology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About this course

  • Explore contemporary wildlife conservation and technology for conservation on this MSc at LJMU. Learn from world-leading experts and take part in a field trip.
  • Learn from world-leading experts in the field of wildlife conservation and conservation technology
  • Take part in a field trip to Krka National park, Croatia, to gain hands-on experience of conducting research in an important conservation area (the cost of the trip is included in your course fees*)
  • Study on this course which is the only one of its kind in the UK
  • Benefit from world-class teaching and laboratory facilities (including drone technology, genetics and GIS facilities)
  • Design and complete a wildlife conservation study abroad using the latest software packages, such as ArcGIS, R, and Distance

Studying MSc Wildlife Conservation offers you the exciting opportunity to take part in a field trip to Croatia, where you will stay at the Kryka National Park Research Centre. The field site presents possibilities to work in outstanding mountain and freshwater ecosystems, where you will conduct research projects on a huge array of vertebrate and invertebrate species, survey large reforestation projects or assess the impact of wildfires in the region. You will have access to cutting-edge technologies, such as drones, camera traps and acoustic sensors, to perform fundamental and applied research. Professional researchers and local experts will be on hand to guide your learning.

Wildlife conservation is an exciting field of study that has important implications for the way in which we manage our world. With an increasing global population, conserving our wildlife becomes more complicated and conservationists are increasingly using technology such as drones, camera traps and acoustic sensors to help them with their efforts. This Masters will provide you with advanced skills in using conservation technology for wildlife conservation research and will give you the specialist skills to set up and operate conservation technology, and analyse data.

A postgraduate degree is highly recommended for a career in this area so that you can demonstrate the necessary theoretical background and practical skills to work in the field. LJMU boasts world-class teaching and laboratory facilities (including state-of the art drone technology and GIS facilities) which you will be able to use during the course. You will also have 24 hour computer access and access to specialist software. In addition, the LJMU library has an extensive collection of online and hard copy book, journal and internet resources related to studying Wildlife Conservation.

Modules

The aim of this module is to enable you to conduct independent scientific research, in an appropriate manner, under the guidance of an academic tutor.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,345

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,400

Entry requirements

Normally entrants to the programme will have at least a second class degree in biological or related science. An academic reference and a reference from an employer/manager.

University information

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities. A renowned academic institution with a strong research reputation, LJMU is celebrated for its international perspective and diverse student body. Postgraduate courses are designed in close collaboration with industry, and are taught by industry leaders and academics at the very top of their field. Students graduate...more

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