MSc Conservation Education and Engagement at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Master the skills to inspire communities and influence policy. Learn how to create a world where conservation thrives at ARU in Writtle. It's possible for UK students to study this course part-time.

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

What you will study

Discover how science, creativity and action combine to create change. You’ll explore current challenges in conservation, and the ethics and policies that guide how we engage others to help address them. Year 1: Research Methods (Postgraduate), Conservation Education, Ethics and Policies of Conservation, Wildlife Conservation and Trade, Human Behaviour Change, Conservation and Community Engagement, Humans and Environmental Interactions, Practical Ecology and Conservation.

Career pathways

Prepare for a fulfilling career driving real change. On this course, you’ll learn first-hand how behaviour change and community engagement can make all the difference in education, advocacy and conservation programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree, with honours, in a related subject such as animal science, biological sciences, veterinary sciences, zoology, ecology, conservation, education or psychology and at a minimum final classification of lower second (2:2) or equivalent. Applicants with a BSc/BA (Hons) 3rd class pass, with extensive industrial experience may also be considered for the Masters programme. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,275 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,825 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=p1313

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