MSc Global Conservation Science at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc Global Conservation Science provides interdisciplinary expertise in managing biodiversity and natural resources, covering social, economic and policy aspects and including practical conservation experience with the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to GIS, Conservation Project Management, Research Skills and Data Analysis, Conservation Decision Science, Equitable Sustainability and Global Change Ecology, plus a 60-credit Masters Research Project and a field trip to Durrell Wildlife.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in conservation in public and third sectors, with organisations such as the Wildlife Trusts, WWF, RSPB, The Nature Conservancy, Natural England and the Environment Agency.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with at least a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent, normally from a biological, environmental or social science subject, with a strong interest in conservation and commitment to interdisciplinary study. Applicants from other backgrounds with strong interest and experience in conservation are also considered. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 for the whole programme (2027 entry). UK fee, total for the full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 32,100 for the whole programme (2027 entry). International fee, total for the full-time course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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