Program Overview
The Biodiversity and Conservation at The University of Exeter is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biodiversity and Conservation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 21,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biodiversity and Conservation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Statistical Modelling
- Terrestrial Biodiversity and Conservation
- Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
- Preparing for Ecological Consultancy
- Approaches in Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology
- Ecological Census
- African Behavioural Ecology Field Course
- African Biodiversity and Conservation Field Course
- African Conservation Science and Policy Field Course
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Normally at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Biology or a relevant science subject is required, although a 2:2 with relevant experience will be considered. Applicants from non-science backgrounds will be considered, provided that the first degree contained an empirical component, and/or if the applicants have had work experience in the field of conservation/wildlife management.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Exeter directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter
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TheUniversity of Exeteris aresearch universityin theWest CountryofEngland, with its main campus inExeter,Devon. Its predecessor institutions,St Luke's College,Exeter School of Science,Exeter...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
