Animal Behaviour

Entry requirements

A first or upper 2.1 (Honours) undergraduate degree in a biological science.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in Animal Behaviour is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Biology. This programme has a distinct focus on the theoretical, experimental design-based, analytical and technical approaches underpinning modern animal behaviour research.

Highlights

• The programme is taught within the School of Biology’s Centre for Biological Diversity, an internationally recognised centre of excellence for animal behaviour research, including animal cognition, cultural evolution, biologging and the study of complex systems.
• You might have the exciting opportunity to conduct fieldwork locally as part of a core module and further afield as part of optional field courses (extra cost applicable) in Antarctica (polar ecology) or Indonesia (scientific diving).
• You will undertake a detailed independent research project within one of the School of Biology’s research groups.
• Student-led seminars and workshops are designed to support learning, enhance confidence and promote employability.

Fees and funding

There are a variety of funding options available for postgraduate students. For more details visit our website.