MSc Applied Wildlife Conservation at Anglia Ruskin University

Master practical wildlife conservation skills through applied conservation biology, fieldwork and data analysis to tackle real-world global biodiversity challenges. Course durations vary slightly: 12 months (September starts), or 15 months (January starts). The part-time option takes 28 months (September starts), or 33 months (January starts).

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop the practical skills needed to tackle global biodiversity loss. You'll practise fieldwork, ecological survey techniques, spatial mapping, conservation genetics, research methods and science communication. Year 1: GIS Tools for Biodiversity Mapping and Conservation, Distributions, Landscapes and Conservation, Current Topics in Wildlife Conservation, Behavioural Ecology and Conservation, Communication Skills for Conservation, Research Methods, Masters Research Project; options include Practical Applications of DNA Based Technologies, Study Tour: Understanding Biodiversity and Sustainability, Sustainable Land Management, Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare.

Career pathways

This course gave me a wonderful opportunity to apply my lifelong love of nature to exciting worldwide contexts while challenging my academic ability. Prepare for an impactful career protecting wildlife and habitats.

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