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 |
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
Provider information
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
Wandsworth
SW15 5PU