University of Southampton
Wildlife Conservation
This course is a unique collaboration, jointly delivered by Southampton and Marwell Wildlife, a conservation charity with a zoological park as part of its conservation profile. It is the only wildlife conservation programme currently available in the UK to offer such a high degree of interaction between a university and a conservation organisation. Our aim is to produce individuals with the skills, experience and academic credentials required for employment as conservation biologists.
Entry requirements
Master of Research - MRes: Undergraduate (first- or upper second-class) or postgraduate degree in of biology, zoology and ecology or closely related discipline
Course modules
- Wildlife Conservation: Disciplines and Principles
- Fieldwork- Before, During and After (10 day field course to Marwell Wildlife's conservation and research site in Kenya)
- Techniques in monitoring and surveying
- Advanced Quantitative methods
- MRes Wildlife Conservation research project (independent research in the UK or Africa)
Assessment methods
A combination of written examinations, oral presentations, essays, and fieldwork reports.
Assessment of your knowledge and understanding is undertaken primarily via these summative assessment methods; in addition you will receive feedback on all formally assessed work.
Qualifications
| Qualification | Study mode | Start month | Fee | Course duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Research - MRes | Full-time | September 2019 | 12,100 per Year 1 (Channel Islands) | 1 Years |
| Master of Research - MRes | Full-time | September 2019 | 12,100 per Year 1 (Northern Ireland) | 1 Years |
| Master of Research - MRes | Full-time | September 2019 | 12,100 per Year 1 (EU) | 1 Years |
| Master of Research - MRes | Full-time | September 2019 | 23,400 per Year 1 (International) | 1 Years |
| Master of Research - MRes | Full-time | September 2019 | 12,100 per Year 1 (England) | 1 Years |
| Master of Research - MRes | Full-time | September 2019 | 12,100 per Year 1 (Scotland) | 1 Years |
| Master of Research - MRes | Full-time | September 2019 | 12,100 per Year 1 (Wales) | 1 Years |
Campus details
| Campus name | Town | Postcode | Region | Main campus | Campus | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Site - Highfield Campus | SO17 1BJ | South East |
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