
Overview
The world’s environments have long been threatened by human impact. As pressures on the natural environment intensify, there is a growing need for professionals skilled in conservation and environmental management. Accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) the Environment and Resources Professional Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the MSc Wildlife and Conservation Management brings together the physical, chemical, biological, socioeconomic, administrative and legislative aspects of land planning, providing the skills you need for an exciting and rewarding career as an environmental conservation manager.
You will develop a wide range of skills, including biodiversity, survey techniques, environmental management and monitoring systems, geographical information systems and an understanding of relevant ecological principles, legislation and regulatory frameworks. What’s more, our extensive and exciting fieldwork programme will train you in a wide range of environmental survey and assessment techniques.
Careers
Graduates from the Wildlife and Conservation Management programme from University of South Wales have progressed to careers in the Environment Agency, utility companies, local, national and international conservation organisations, environmental consultancies, and regional and national government. Graduates can also progress to a PhD or research degree.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Tropical Ecology
- Environmental Management and Legislation
- Wildlife Surveying
- Tools for Sustainable Development
- Restoration Ecology
- Terrestrial and Aquatic Conservation
- European Field Expedition
- Work Based Learning Project
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation Animal Sciences Ecology View 112 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in an environmentally-related subject which could include Environmental Studies, Biology, Geography, Geology, Zoology or Wildlife Studies. Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
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International
14700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14700 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
- Part-time UK: £1030 per 20 credits
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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