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Ecology and Conservation (Research)
- MRes
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Postgraduate
- Moulsecoomb Campus
Course summary
Drawing on the expertise of our ecosystems and environmental management research group, this MRes programme advances your academic standing and enables you to conduct an original ecological research project.
It prepares you either for a PhD or for industry-based work, as you gain experience with modern research methods and build on your theoretical knowledge of the subject area.
Research interests of our department include:
landscape ecology
conservation biology
human-wildlife conflict
behaviour, ecology and conservation.
Find out more about the work of our ecosystems and environmental management group.
Modules
Core modules
Communicating Issues in Ecology and Conservation
MRes Research Project
Options*
Environmental Impact Assessment
Key Concepts in Environmental Assessment and Management
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
Masters Independent Study
Applied Taxonomy for Conservation
Applications in GIS
Water Quality Assessment and Management
Microbiology, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Remediation
Applied Remote Sensing
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
Entry requirements
Degree and experience
A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications.
ATAS requirements
The JACS code for this course is C180, meaning that students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland will have to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before they apply for a visa. Details can be found on the gov.uk website.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.
International students whose language skills do not match the IELTS scores set out here should consider applying for this course through the Extended Masters programme at the university's Language Institute.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9720 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9720 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9720 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9720 | Whole course |
| International | £18792 | Whole course |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
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