Overview

The university campus is in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and surrounded by the South Downs National Park. Here you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation and will be ready to help solve the challenges of change in the modern world.

Learn about the positive approaches conservation biologists use to address conservation challenges, and have the chance to take part in unique research in the field. We are part of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP). This provides an excellent interdisciplinary research environment spanning the School of Life Sciences, the School of Global Studies, Sussex Law School, SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit and the Institute of Developmental Studies.

Careers

This Global Biodiversity Conservation course at University of Sussex teaches concrete conservation and biology skills within a vigorous research environment, giving you a diverse skill set and a global perspective which will place you in a strong position to secure a career in conservation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biodiversity and Natural Resources Law
Climate change: Impacts and Adaptation
Digital Features
Masters African Zoology Field Course
Masters Mediterranean Ecology and Behaviour Field Course
Tropical Rainforests: Biogeography and Conservation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

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Courses can be in high demand, so we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation View 106 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a relevant subject such as biology, ecology, zoology or conservation. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26250 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12550 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Global Biodiversity Conservation.

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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Brighton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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