Course summary
Why this course?
- You will have the opportunity to develop and conduct a substantial independent research project over the entire duration of the programme.
- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023)
- One-to-one support from world-leading research-active experts in ecology, evolution and behaviour
- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021)
- Our staff are part of a vibrant and dynamic community with links to research projects and institutions across the world
- Develop advanced skills in analysis, scientific writing and project management
- Excellent preparation for further careers in academic, non-academic and commercial sectors
- Mitigating the impacts of environmental change
- Improving food and water security
- Increasing animal welfare
- Explaining the diversity of life, we see across the globe
- Project management
- Data analysis and communication
- Further research (e.g. PhDs)
- Conservation projects and organisations
- Animal welfare groups
- Environmental charities
Modules
Full Time: Research Methods in Biology, 20 credits Research Project, 160 credits Part Time: Year 1: Research Project Part 1, 40 credits Year 2: Research Project Part 2, 120 credits
Entry requirements
Students should get in touch with a potential supervisor when they are developing an application to discuss potential research project topics. Potential supervisors and research projects can be found here. General entry requirements: 2.1 degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. Applicants with a 2.2 degree will also be considered if they have higher marks in relevant modules, e.g. final year research project, final year modules in ecology/evolution/behaviour topics. Other relevant professional experience will also be considered.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £380 | Credit |
Northern Ireland | £380 | Credit |
Scotland | £380 | Credit |
Wales | £380 | Credit |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
Wandsworth
SW15 5PU