MSc Marine Conservation at University of Hull

Programme overview

A one-year full-time MSc covering ecological and socio-political aspects of conservation in coastal and ocean environments, including biodiversity monitoring design and threats such as overfishing and habitat loss.

What you will study

Modules are Global Conservation, Research Skills in Environmental Sciences, Ecology for Conservation, People and Conservation, Biodiversity and Assessment, Practical Marine Conservation and a Conservation Project.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue roles such as marine conservation manager, aquatic ecologist, research scientist, project manager, policy advisor, campaigns officer and academic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 in a relevant subject area. At Hull, we request an entry grade tariff of 2:2 in a related field. Conservation is a multidisciplinary field and a wide range of undergraduate degrees will be considered, including biology, marine biology, zoology, ecology, environmental science and geography. Well-qualified graduates from other programmes such as politics, sociology or law with relevant experience in the field would also be considered. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,285 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee listed for 1 year (full time), September 2027 start. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,975 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee listed for 1 year (full time), September 2027 start. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=PMMACOXF

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