MSc Conservation Management of African Ecosystems at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A multidisciplinary programme equipping conservation scientists and managers with foundational knowledge in data science, conservation ecology, and perspectives on conservation, poverty and development within African settings and beyond.

Department: School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five core courses in term 1 and term 2 covering Fundamentals of programming and data generating processes, Key Research Skills, Conservation in Practice and Principles of Conservation Ecology, with 30 flexible optional credits (e.g. Conservation Genetics, Economic tools for conservation, GIS for Ecologists, Infectious Disease Ecology), followed by a research project; 180 credits in total.

Career pathways

Careers in conservation management in universities, government departments, parastatal conservation organisations and NGOs; some graduates go on to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Wildlife Management, Environmental and/or Geographical Sciences, Marine Science, Ecology, Biodiversity, Astrophysics, Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or Tourism. Applicants must evidence mathematical or statistical understanding to at least Higher/A Level (maths/stats modules within the degree are accepted). International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0. Application deadline: 24 August 2027 for all applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home and rUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International and EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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