Overview

The Advanced Wildlife Conservation in Practice MSc/PGCert/PGDip programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) is delivered via a series of four-day, face-to-face teaching blocks, combined with online distance learning. You'll experience first-hand conservation in practice with fieldtrips to landmark conservation projects, including a four-day residential trip to Somerset.

Teaching is split between BZS and UWE Bristol staff, with some additional content from other partner organisations, such as Natural England and the Wildlife Trusts. Most teaching blocks include at least one guest tutor from an outside organisation, and some assignments require you to network with local conservation managers.

Career opportunities:

The course has been developed with a wide range of stakeholders from the ecological consultancy and charity sectors. We use their feedback to ensure the skills you gain are the ones employers are looking for.

On completion of the course, you'll be well placed to seek work in national and international conservation organisations and ecological consultancies, government agencies or even to set up your own non-governmental organisation (NGO).

You may choose to continue your conservation research or go on to doctorate-level studies. The course also gives you the potential to become a chartered member of the Institute of Environmental Management.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced ecosystem conservation in practice

Advanced species conservation in practice

Communication for Conservation

Innovation and Enterprise in Conservation

Conservation Science Project
Conservation Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Postgraduate Certificate - 60 credits

Postgraduate Diploma - 120 credits

MSc - 180 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Animal Science View 112 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

You will need:

a good honours degree (minimum 2:2) in a subject which contains a core grounding in conservation, ecology and environmental science, or

equivalent, from a recognised overseas institution, or

to have at least three years' experience of working in the environmental sector, specifically in areas related to biodiversity conservation.

If English is not your first language, you will be required to meet the UK Border Agency and Universities minimum English Language requirements, such as the International English Language Test (IELTS) 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components

All applicants will be interviewed prior to being offered a place on the course.

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Tuition Fees

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17250 GBP / year

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11500 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time:

Home Module Fee (15 Credit): 958(£)
International Module Fee (15 Credit): 1438(£)

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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