MSc Conservation and Biodiversity at University of Exeter

Designed in consultation with multiple external agencies to ensure relevant training that maximises graduate employability and targets both research and practical conservation skills Offers substantial fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas, including a fieldcourse on African Biodiversity and Conservation or a low-carbon fieldcourse on Rewilding the United Kingdom. Travel and accommodation are included, see the fees section below for further details. Provides opportunities to connect with external agencies and organisations to further enhance your training

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Masters programme is taught at our Penryn Campus in Cornwall by staff at the renowned Centre for Ecology and Conservation. The course boasts a significant research component, with substantial field work opportunities in the UK and internationally, with a residential fieldcourse. A distinctive and integral feature of our MSc is the high degree of input from conservationists in collaborating governmental and non-governmental organisations. This participation takes a variety of forms, including guest lectures and field visits, but may also include providing research projects in their organisations.

Career pathways

This programme will provide you with a diversity of skills that will equip you for a range of sectors of work and further study. Skills include: The programme prepares students for careers in environmental NGOs, government conservation agencies and ecological consultancy companies in the UK and overseas. The degree also offers thorough training in research skills and methods so provides an excellent basis for an academic career, with many students progressing directly to PhD positions.

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