Overview

At the Conservation Ecology programme at the Oxford Brookes University you will also gain essential skills for conservation practitioners, for example:

knowledge of international and national wildlife legislation

planning law and environmental policy

IT competencies, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

an understanding of the ecological requirements of different species and the implications of environmental change

an ability to statistically interpret field data

Our MSc/PGDip/PGCert Conservation Ecology course develops the professional and field skills, including identification and survey techniques required for effective conservation. It will familiarise you with the key ecological concepts underlying evidence-based conservation.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Conservation Ecology programme at the Oxford Brookes University gain employment primarily with environmental consultancies or agencies, conservation organisations and charities, or continue academic research as PhD students. Some of our past students are currently working for:

environmental consultants

the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)

the Environment Agency

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Natural England

conservation organisations overseas

Accreditation

CIEEM

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Taxonomy and Identification

Ecology for Conservation

Ecosystem Degradation and Management

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Career Development and Research Skills

Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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88

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71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are usually expected to have (or be about to attain) at least a second class honours degree in a related scientific subject from a recognised institution of higher education.

If you do not have these academic qualifications, you could still be offered a place on this course if you can show evidence of the potential to succeed based on professional and/or related experiences.

Tuition Fees

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18250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10450 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Home (UK) part time£5,075

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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