Primatology and Conservation at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS

Course summary

Our MRes in Primatology and Conservation is a research-intensive course. It combines the expertise of anthropologists and biologists. You will develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to help stop and reverse the devastating destruction of natural habitats. And the loss of the species that live in them. You will be part of an international and multidisciplinary forum. Our aims are to:

  • understand ecology, evolution and conservation issues
  • promote effective action
  • make leading advances in research topics.
Whether working in the lab, with zoos, museums or NGOs, or in the field, you will find yourself in a collaborative and supportive environment. You'll work with international scholars in primatology, biological anthropology and primate conservation. And gain the experience to develop advances in the fields of primatology and primate conservation. You will have regular contact with tutors and feedback from assessed coursework. And we'll encourage you to to raise issues for discussion and consider the views of others.

Modules

Compulsory modules

  • Primate Diversity and Conservation: Theory, Methods and Practice (20 credits)
  • Supervised Independent Study – Primatology and Conservation (20 credits)
  • Research project (120 credits)
Optional modules
  • People-Primate Interactions (20 credits)
  • Conservation Education (20 credits)
  • Advanced Study of People and Other Animals (20 credits)
  • Advanced Study of Primate Adaptation and Evolution
- International Legislation, Humans and Wildlife (20 credits)

Assessment method

Assessment methods used on this course Assessment methods include:

  • written essays
  • critical reviews
  • short reports
  • annotated bibliographies
  • individual presentations
- group presentations.


How to apply

International applicants

IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.

Entry requirements

You will normally be required to have, or be expecting, a good honours degree in anthropology, biology, ecology, psychology or an acceptable related discipline. If you are not a graduate, or if you have graduated in an unrelated discipline, you will be considered for entry to the course if you can demonstrate in your application, and at an interview, that you are able to work at an advanced level in the discipline. You may also be asked to write a short essay and/or present evidence of original work in support of your application. We will consider appropriate credits obtained elsewhere. Accreditation of prior learning (eg a conversion course or an advanced research training course) will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the course manager. Accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) will similarly be considered. However, it must be advised that, because the taught aspect is a key component of the course, credit for prior learning will only be given in exceptional cases.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £16600 Year 1
England £8600 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8600 Year 1
Scotland £8600 Year 1
Wales £8600 Year 1
Channel Islands £8600 Year 1
International £16600 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Primatology and Conservation at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS