Master - Primatology and Conservation
- 1 year
- Duration
- 17,150 GBP
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
Research is a big part of our course for our MRes in Primatology and Conservation. It integrates the knowledge of biologists and anthropologists.
You will acquire the abilities, information, and self-assurance to assist in halting and halting the catastrophic degradation of natural ecosystems. also the extinction of the species that inhabit them.
You will be part of an international and multidisciplinary forum. Our aims are to:
- understand ecology, evolution and conservation issues
- promote effective action
- make leading advances in research topics
You will be in a friendly and collaborative atmosphere whether you are working in a lab, with zoos, museums, or NGOs, or out in the wild. International experts in primate conservation, biological anthropology, and primatology will be your collaborators. and acquire the knowledge necessary to make advancements in the study of primates and primate conservation.
You'll communicate with tutors on a regular basis and receive feedback on your assessed coursework. Additionally, we'll nudge you to bring up conversation points and take into account opposing viewpoints.
Program structure
Year 1
- Primate Diversity and Conservation: Theory, Methods and Practice (20 credits)
- Supervised Independent Study – Primatology and Conservation (20 credits)
Optional modules
- People-Primate Interactions (20 credits)
- Conservation Education (20 credits)
- Advanced Study of People and Other Animals (20 credits)
- Advanced Study of Primate Adaptation and Evolution
- International Legislation, Humans and Wildlife (20 credits)
Final Project
- Research project (120 credits)
Price
- Tuition Fee - 17,150 GBP
Requirements for applicants
Specific Entry Requirements
- А good honours degree in anthropology, biology, ecology, psychology or an acceptable related discipline
English Language Requirements
- If your first language is not English you will require a minimum academic IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components.
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
