Program Overview
The Wildlife Conservation at University of Southampton is a MRes 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 Wildlife 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 (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Wildlife 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
- Wildlife Conservation: Disciplines and Principles
- Fieldwork- Before, During and After
- Techniques in monitoring and surveying
- Advanced Quantitative methods
- Wildlife Conservation research project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
MRes Wildlife Conservation is designed for graduates and postgraduates of biology, zoology and ecological disciplines (2:1 or first class degree), and those currently already working at conservation organisations. It is a one calendar year (October-September) full-time course. There is currently no provision for this MRes as a part time course.
Applicants are invited to outline their research interests and identify their preferred topic or area of study, when making their application. All projects fall into one of three research component cost bands (see Fee Information above), with overseas research and projects involving a large degree of lab work tending to fall into the upper band(s).
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by representatives from the Centre for Biological Sciences and Marwell Wildlife, and in particular, an applicant\xc2\x92s research background and interests will be discussed, along with their experience of fieldwork. Our priority is to match candidates to the programme experience, and to research opportunities, taking account of individuals\xc2\x92 attributes, skills, experiences and career aspirations. In addition, the panel will also raise candidates\xc2\x92 awareness of any logistical challenges they may face while in post-graduate education (e.g. housing, finances, transport to Marwell).English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton 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 Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-29
- Language English
- Duration 12 months