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University of Plymouth: Marine Conservation
| Institution | University of Plymouth View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Biological and Marine Sciences |
| Web | https://www.plymouth.ac.uk |
| admissions@plymouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1752 585858 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme is supported by one of the largest marine conservation research groups in the UK and specifically targeted at developing graduates for marine conservation in practice. To achieve this, University of Plymouth has partnered with a suite of external organisations, and potential employers, to co-create the course. These include government bodies, NGOs, charities and international agencies in order to provide the experience necessary to work within marine conservation in the 21st century. The programme unusually integrates both natural science and social science elements. Whilst providing the necessary theoretical background in these areas, a strong focus is on the complementary applied and personal skills required to be a successful marine conservation practitioner (e.g. how legislation is developed and implemented, science communication, running an environmental charity, etc.).
An aim of the course is for each student to typically undertake their masters project hosted by one of our external partners, focusing on real work marine conservation problems and their solutions. Our partners also have an input into the programme’s taught modules, sharing their knowledge and experience on the hurdles and issues they face. The course is designed to prepare students for two key aspects of marine conservation: "policy" (e.g. working for government agencies) and "advocacy" (e.g. working for an NGO or running a charity); the choice of optional module and project theme allows students to choose the future that most interests them.
As we are looking to produce the ocean guardians and managers of the future, we are looking for the brightest and most dedicated people to come on the course. We therefore have a non-traditional early application process in order to select for the limited spaces available.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a Biological, Marine, or Environmental Sciences or related discipline. For 2026 intake we will be asking for 2:1 (at 65% or above). All applicants are required to complete an additional application form, and must provide a CV and transcript when submitting their application. Further details can be found on the website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-marine-conservation |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a Biological, Marine, or Environmental Sciences or related discipline. For 2026 intake we will be asking for 2:1 (at 65% or above). All applicants are required to complete an additional application form, and must provide a CV and transcript when submitting their application. Further details can be found on the website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-marine-conservation |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a Biological, Marine, or Environmental Sciences or related discipline. All applicants are required to complete an additional application form, and must provide a CV and transcript when submitting their application. Further details can be found on the website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-marine-conservation |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
About us
At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be one of only a select number of UK universities to achieve triple gold – gold overall and gold for both underpinning aspects: student experience and student outcomes (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2023).
Set in the middle of beautiful countryside and stunning sandy beaches, we also have a unique and special location to match your award-winning education. The city has been found to be 46% cheaper than London in terms of day-to-day …
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