Overview

Throughout this Conservation Science MSc programme from University of Kent you'll develop interdisciplinary solutions needed to tackle the global biodiversity crisis. Understand the issues we face when conserving natural habitats and ecosystems upon which human communities depend

. Become a member of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), which in 2019 received the highly prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its world-leading research and training in conservation science.

Career opportunities:

The School has a very good record for postgraduate employment and academic continuation. DICE programmes combine academic theory with practical field experience to develop graduates who are highly employable within government, NGOs and the private sector.

Our alumni progress into a wide range of organisations across the world. Examples include:

Consultancy for a Darwin Initiative project in West Sumatra
Wildlife Management Officer in Kenya
Chief of the Biodiversity Unit – UN Environment Programme; Research and Analysis Programme Leader for TRAFFIC
Freshwater Programme Officer, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Head of the Ecosystem Assessment Programme, United Nations Environment Programme-World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)
Community Based Natural Resource Manager, WWF
Managing Partner, Althelia Climate Fund
and Programme Officer, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Conservation

Research Methods for Social Science

Population and Evolutionary Biology

Research Skills for Natural Sciences

Ecotourism and Rural Development Field Course

Economics of Biodiversity Conservation

Leadership Skills for Conservation Managers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

No fixed deadline for applications from home students, but we recommend to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Animal Science View 60 other Masters in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject; a good honours degree in other subjects together with relevant practical experience.
In exceptional circumstances we admit applicants without a first degree if their professional career and experience shows academic achievement of a high enough standard.

Tuition Fees

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24700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Home Part Time: £7,500

EU Part time: £12,350

International Part time: £12,350

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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