Overview

The PGCert in Ecological Survey Techniques from the University of Oxford is taught via a mixture of face-to-face, online and experiential learning. A choice of modules enables students to explore areas of interest and specialism relevant to their professional needs.

Drawing on a rich pool of expertise, teaching is conducted by a highly knowledgeable and diverse team of practitioners and academics engaged directly with ecological issues.

Who is the course for?

The course (taught part-time, normally over one year) is designed for a wide range of both students and professionals needing to up-skill in: Environmental management; Environmental assessment; Biodiversity monitoring.

Many of our PGCert students are professional ecological consultants, environmental managers and rangers, research and postgraduate students, educators as well as volunteers and those looking to make a career change. The course suits those looking for flexible study combined with expert training.

The techniques covered are universal using international case studies and examples. Past students have joined from the UK, the USA, Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

one core face-to-face module

two online core modules in vegetation and in data analysis;

a choice of two out of four online option modules specialising in mammals and reptiles, birds, fish and amphibians, and invertebrates; and

a core field project.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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110

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Natural Sciences Ecology View 107 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours. Candidates with a degree in environmental conservation, ecology, biodiversity or other life sciences subjects will be given priority; however, candidates with degrees in other subjects who can demonstrate field experience or science skills will also be considered.
Applicants who do not meet this requirement will also be considered if they are able to demonstrate considerable experience in the field of environmental conservation practice.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.6 out of 4.0.

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Tuition Fee

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International

9830 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9830 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7335 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7335 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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