Program Overview
The Conservation and Rural Development at University of Kent 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 Conservation and Rural Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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 17,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,190 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Canterbury, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Conservation and Rural Development 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
- Conservation and Community Development
- Interdisciplinary Foundations for Conservation
- Research Methods for Social Science
- Research Methods for Natural Sciences
- Population and Evolutionary Biology
- Advanced Topics in Primate Behaviour
- Integrated Species Conservation and Management
- Managing Protected Areas
- Principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
- International Wildlife Trade - Achieving Sustainability
- Principles and Practice of Ecotourism
- Ecotourism and Rural Development Field Course
- Economics of Biodiversity Conservation
- Leadership Skills for Conservation Managers
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good second class honours degree, or better, in a relevant subject; a good honours degree in other subjects together with relevant practical experience.
In exceptional circumstances, DICE admits applicants without a first degree if their professional career and experience shows academic achievement of a high enough standard.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,190 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,190 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kent 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 University of Kent
University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
University of Kent is a well-established public research university in the United Kingdom, founded in 1965 with main campuses in Canterbury and Medway and specialist centres in Brussels and Paris....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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