Master of Philosophy in Conservation Leadership at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Cambridge Masters in Conservation Leadership is a ground-breaking course that equips students with the applied leadership and management skills needed to create positive change in conservation. A unique feature of the course is its delivery by a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and ten leading conservation organisations, which together comprise the Cambridge Conservation Initiative. The Masters in Conservation Leadership is designed for applicants with at least three years of relevant professional experience and clear leadership potential.

What you will study

The curriculum of this 11-month, full-time degree combines taught modules with hands-on experiential learning through a group consultancy and an individual professional placement hosted by a conservation organisation. Provide participants with first-hand exposure to conservation leadership challenges in the real world by working in group consultancy and individual professional placements alongside conservation professionals. 6,000 words) relating to the placement, as well as a placement report (max.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. The Masters in Conservation Leadership aims to admit around 20 students each year. The course is designed for graduates with at least three years of relevant postgraduate work experience in conservation, public policy, business or the voluntary sector, anywhere in the world. Professional experience does not necessarily need to be in the conservation sector. The course aims to recruit students with a wide range of levels of experience, from highly-motivated younger graduates of leadership potential with at least three years of relevant experience to those in more senior roles. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,614 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 43,530 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 11 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/eaggmpmcl/apply

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