Course summary
This course gives students the opportunity to develop their professional network and hone their skills towards the job they want. Alongside developing abilities and practice in ecosystem and species conservation, communication and effecting behaviour change, this course has a strong emphasis on developing innovation and entrepreneurial skills.
Course details
Modules
Advanced ecosystem conservation in practice; advanced species conservation in practice; communication for conservation; innovation and enterprise in conservation; research project.
Assessment method
Each module assessment is specifically designed to allow you to develop your practical skills and understanding, and increase your employability once you graduate. They will usually take the form of mini-projects and will require you to master advanced techniques in wildlife conservation and evaluate their effectiveness in a range of circumstances. The projects include presentations, portfolios and reports. There are no formal written exams.
Entry requirements
An Honours degree (minimum 2.2) in a subject which contains a core grounding in conservation, ecology and environmental science, or equivalent, from a recognised overseas institution, or to have at least 3 years' experience of working in the environmental sector, specifically in areas related to biodiversity conservation. International applicants will be required to meet the UK Border Agency and universities minimum English language requirements, such as: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components. All applicants will be interviewed prior to being offered a place on the course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8400 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8400 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14750 | Year 1 |
| International | £14750 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £14750 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Not applicable
Provider information
Bristol, University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Clearing contact details
Clearing information
+44(0)117 32 83333
Additional information
Thursday 18th August - 08:30 - 18:00 Friday 19th August - 08:30 - 18:00 Saturday 20th August - 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday 21st August - Closed Monday 22nd August to Thursday 26th August - 09:00 – 17:00 Friday 27th August – 09:00 – 16:30 Saturday 27th August and Monday 29th August - Closed Tuesday 30th August to Thursday 1st September - 09:00 – 17:00 Friday 2nd September – 09:00 – 16:30