Program Overview
The Ecological Survey Techniques at University of Oxford is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Ecological Survey Techniques 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 6,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ecological Survey Techniques 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
- Field Techniques for Surveying Vegetation, online
- Data Analysis: Statistics for Ecologists and Field Biologists, online
- Field Techniques for Surveying Mammals & Reptiles, online
- Field Techniques for Surveying Birds, online
- Field Techniques for Surveying Fish and Amphibians, online
- Field Techniques for Surveying Invertebrates, online
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants will need to:
- Hold a minimum qualification equivalent to a first Honours Degree (BA, BSc, etc). Non-graduates may be considered if they are able to demonstrate considerable experience in the field of environmental conservation practice.
- Offer some first-hand knowledge and/or experience of field work or conservation issues;
- Satisfy the minimum required English language criteria set by the University, being either a native English speaker, or able to offer test results as specified. Applicants with borderline scores may be accepted on condition that they attend a language course and gain an acceptable score;
- Demonstrate an ability to be able to commit the necessary time to study;
- Have good access to a computer and a fast/reliable internet connection (for online components).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 6,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 6,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford 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 Oxford
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2020-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-15
- Language English
- Duration 12 months