MSc Conservation Ecology at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Global ecosystems are battling for survival. For decades, human activity has caused our planet untold damage. But there’s hope. We believe that a different kind of human activity can save it.

Faculty: School of Biological and Medical Sciences | Duration: MSc: 12 months; part-time: MSc: 24 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our masters’ has two pathways – conservation within the UK/EU or internationally. The core modules for both pathways are: Ecology for Conservation Research Skills for Conservation Ecology Research Project.

Career pathways

This course is a vocational, work-ready master’s designed to fulfil the current requests from industry.

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Application information

Entry 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. For applicants whose first language is not English, an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.5 in Reading and Writing, and 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) is required. UCAS code: P035706.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,450 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 18,250 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: MSc: 12 months; part-time: MSc: 24 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/conservation-ecology#apply

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