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University of Southampton: Wildlife Conservation
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| AdmissionsPGT.ELS@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
About this course
Explore Wildlife Conservation at a global top 100* university. MRes Wildlife Conservation is globally unique as the only Master of Research run collaboratively with a conservation organisation.
This collaborative programme is jointly delivered by the University of Southampton and Marwell Wildlife, an action-orientated conservation organisation dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and other natural resources. You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a conservation biologist, helping you to protect the future of our wildlife.
Your future career You will develop the skills, experiences, and knowledge needed to become a 21st century conservation Biologist, graduating with a supportive network of experts in the field who can help you propel your career.
Key features of this course
At Southampton you will: - be based at Marwell zoo two days a week during the taught part of the programme, gaining built-in experience in a conservation organisation before graduating
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embark on a 12 day field-course to Kenya, included as part of the course and course fees
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fulfill an independent research project that delivers real impact on conservation efforts worldwide.
Further information
You’ll need a degree In a relevant subject, such as Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or Zoology. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed entry requirements, including the grade you'll need in your degree.
*QS World University Rankings 2025.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’ll need a 2:2 degree In a relevant subject, such as Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or Zoology. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Explore Wildlife Conservation at a global top 100* university.
With climate change challenging our conservation efforts, now is the time to play a role in the future of conservation by studying our MRes Wildlife Conservation masters. We’re the only university in the UK offering a Masters of Research in close collaboration with a conservation organisation.
Studying this Masters of Research gives you the opportunity to complete a research project in a real and very critical cause; conserving wildlife and their supporting ecosystems. Our wildlife degree in research is designed to give you the professional and research skills to either study a PhD or become a conservation biologist.
During your studies, you’ll be based at the Science and Learning Centre at Marwell Wildlife where you’ll be considered part of the team. You’ll learn the foundations in advanced field research with access to their top of the range research equipment.
You’ll be able to apply your research skills to immediate use during a 10-day trip to Kenya, which is covered as part of the course fees. You’ll collect data and report your findings to stakeholders giving you real-life work experience of a conservation biologist working in Africa.
As part of this course you'll be given a choice of independent research projects to complete. This could take you from the local eco-systems in the UK, to the ranches of Kenya, or the mountains of Tunisia. The selection changes every year.
Students previous projects have looked at the following subjects:
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conservation grazing and its effect on local biodiversity
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re-introducing species, considering the effect of climate change
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evolution of species behaviour whilst in captivity
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management of large herbivores, considering socio-economic constraints
*QS World University Rankings 2025
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’ll need a 2:1 degree In a relevant subject, such as Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or Zoology. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
"Explore Wildlife Conservation at a global top 100* university.
With climate change challenging our conservation efforts, now is the time to play a role in the future of conservation by studying our MRes Wildlife Conservation course. We’re the only university in the UK offering a Masters of Research in close collaboration with a conservation organisation.
This collaborative programme is jointly delivered by the University of Southampton and Marwell Wildlife, an action orientated conservation organisation dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and other natural resources. You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a conservation biologist, helping you to protect the future of our wildlife.
You will be taught by active conservation biologists and undertake an eight-month research project, feeding into the wider ongoing research at Marwell that is having real-life conservation implications. Unlike other institutions you will have the opportunity to highlight three projects you have an interest in and will be assigned to a project based on your preferences before starting the programme. Project topics include: Species Integrity Ecosystem Function People and Nature
You will also have the opportunity to undertake a field course to Kenya, as part of the taught component of the programme.
*QS World University Rankings 2023.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate (first- or upper second-class) or postgraduate degree in of biology, zoology, geography and ecology or closely related discipline |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
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