Ecology and Conservation

Entry requirements

Degree and experience

A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications.

ATAS requirements

The JACS code for this course is C180, meaning that students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland will have to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before they apply for a visa. Details can be found on the gov.uk website.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Drawing on the expertise of our ecosystems and environmental management research group, this MRes Ecology and Conservation degree programme advances your academic standing and enables you to conduct an original ecological research project.

It prepares you either for a PhD or for industry-based work, as you gain experience with modern research methods and build on your theoretical knowledge of the subject area.

Research interests of our department include:

• landscape ecology
• conservation biology
• human-wildlife conflict
• behaviour, ecology and conservation.

Fees and funding

Please see the University of Brighton website for further information on fees and funding.