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Ecology and Conservation MRes

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Full time | Moulsecoomb Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Ecology

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Intro

Drawing on the expertise of our ecosystems and environmental management research group, this MRes Ecology and Conservation degree programme advances your academic standing and enables you to conduct an original ecological research project.

It prepares you either for a PhD or for industry-based work, as you gain experience with modern research methods and build on your theoretical knowledge of the subject area.

Research interests of our department include:

  • landscape ecology
  • conservation biology
  • human-wildlife conflict
  • behaviour, ecology and conservation.

Find out more about the work of our

  • Ecology, Conservation and Zoonosis Research and Enterprise Group
  • .

    Careers

    Graduates from this Ecology and Conservation masters degree course are thoroughly equipped to enter a PhD programme in ecological science, as well as careers in industry and the public sector. The

  • Ecology and Conservation
  • MRes provides well-rounded and practical training, plus the necessary transferable skills to prepare you for employment.

    Modules

    Issues in Ecology and Conservation - Core
    Research Project - Core

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £8,400

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £15,900

    Entry requirements

    A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications. ATAS requirements - The JACS code for this course is C180, meaning that students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland will have to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before they apply for a visa.

    University information

    The University of Brighton ranks in the top 50 for graduate outcomes in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2024). It’s a strong choice for postgraduate students who are looking to advance their professional careers, whether by advancing to the next level or changing the direction of their work entirely. At Brighton, over 3,000 postgraduate students come together to share their global perspectives and make a difference, all focused on positive...more

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