Course summary
We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) are joining together. The merger will happen during the 23/24 academic year. Writtle’s full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU. If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU. Find out more about ARU, including our recent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, at aru.ac.uk. This course will give educators, communicators and advocates the skills to communicate conservation issues and science to audiences of all kinds. Current issues in conservation both local and international will be examined, and evidence-based methods for raising awareness and human behaviour change discussed. The latest research from the fields of conservation, education and psychology is examined to provide an effective and cross-disciplinary approach to raising engagement with conservation issues and solutions. The programme is designed to meet the diverse needs of the animal industry and thus combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This programme aims to provide:
- A systematic and evidence-based approach to conservation education
- Knowledge of a range of conservation issues, both local and international
- Practical skills for communication with stakeholders
- Frameworks and skills for behaviour change for conservation
Modules
Research methods Wildlife resources Environmental ethics and policy Education theory for conservation Applied Protection and habitat conservation Nature benefits and human well-being Professional practice Human behaviour change Dissertation
How to apply
International applicants
https://writtle.ac.uk/International
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally hold a good BSc/BA Honours degree (2.2 or above) from a recognised university in a related subject such as animal science, biological sciences, veterinary sciences, zoology, ecology, conservation, education, psychology or other appropriate degree . Applicants with a BSc/BA (Hons) 3rd class pass, with extensive industrial experience may also be considered for the Masters programme. Applications from non-UK students are particularly welcome. All applications received will be reviewed and decisions for admission to the programme will be made on individual merit. Applicants may be interviewed if there is some doubt over the extent of academic qualification or linguistic skills. Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate a level of competence that enables them to study at a postgraduate level. A test score of 6.5 is required in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) tests or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8996 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14810 | Year 1 |
| International | £14810 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please visit our website for detailed fee information: https://writtle.ac.uk/Higher-Education-Course-Fees-2024-25
Provider information
ARU Writtle (formally Writtle University College)
Writtle
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