Overview

Throughout this Ecological Management and Conservation Biology programme from the Queen's University Belfast you can be part of global and local solutions.

There is unprecedented pressure on the environment from overexploitation, habitat degradation and destruction, climate change, invasive species, pollution and emerging diseases.

Career opportunities:

If you undertake a Work Placement Project this MSc will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in conservation or ecological consultancy. If you undertake a Research project this MSc will qualify you for entering further research e.g. a PhD programme.
Graduates have been employed by a range of international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Government departments and environmental consultancies with some progressing annually into research at other Universities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Behaviour

Climate Change

Emerging Diseases

Environmental Economics

Environmental Impact Assessment

Grassland Management

Invasion Biology

Conservation Genomics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

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We advise you to apply as early as possible

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Environmental Management Ecology View 62 other Masters in Ecology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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4.5

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69

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General requirements

A 2.2 Honours degree or above in a relevant area of science, such as any type of biology (including animal science, biological science, environmental science, marine biology and zoology), agriculture or veterinary science and paleoecology or geography degrees are acceptable.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds, therefore applicants who do not meet the above academic requirements but hold a degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) and can demonstrate appropriate experience, will be considered on an individual basis.

Examples of relevant experience include (but are not limited to); farming, zoo work, conservation charities, environmental consultancy, conservation relevant NGOs, relevant Government Departments and overseas conservation volunteering.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27600 GBP / year

≈ 27600 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9200 GBP / year

≈ 9200 GBP / year

Additional Details

Northern Ireland (NI) £9,200 Republic of Ireland (ROI) £9,200 England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £10,400 EU Other £27,600 International £27,600

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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

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