Wildlife Conservation

At the University of Wolverhampton you’ll have the opportunity to use the extensive facilities in our new science laboratories if you choose to do laboratory-based work such as genetic analysis.

For those whose focus is more field-based, we have decades of experience in undertaking fieldwork for wildlife conservation, both at home and overseas, and a comprehensive collection of field equipment. We have links with a wide range of conservation organisations such as Natural England, National Trust, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Birmingham Black Country Wildlife Trusts and Local Authorities.

If your interest is primarily in ex situ conservation, you can join the research we currently undertake at local organisations such as Twycross, Chester, and Dudley Zoos.

On successful completion of the course, you will:

 

• Have a critical understanding of theory in wildlife conservation, and how theory relates to conservation management in practice.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of current specialist techniques used in conservation research.
• Have the ability to critically interpret, evaluate and synthesise complex scientific information from current research literature.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences using a range of techniques.
• Have the ability to undertake a substantial piece of independent research in wildlife conservation and to report your findings.

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

• You will need a 2:1 or first class honours in a related science degree (biology, zoology, Wildlife Conservation). In addition you will need to have achieved at least a 2.1 in your final year BSc research project.
• We will also consider applicants who have substantial research experience in wildlife conservation equivalent to these qualifications.
• Offers made will be subject to receipt of a suitable reference.
• Please indicate in your personal statement the area or areas within wildlife conservation that you would be interested in undertaking research. The potential subject areas for research projects next academic year are posted on this course page in January.
• Applicants from overseas should also have a good standard of written and spoken English (normally IELTS 6.5).
• For qualified applicants you will be asked to attend an interview with the potential supervisor to discuss your suitability for the research project..

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £11,570 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

Telephone

01902 32 22 22

Email

enquiries@wlv.ac.uk

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