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Conservation and Biodiversity Law – (M.Sc.)

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Application Deadline: as early as possible
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 5,256 - ≈ € 13,116 (non-EEA)
Location: Canterbury / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 60
Languages: English 
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Location of University of Kent, Canterbury Campus

The MSc in Conservation and Biodiversity Law is an interdisciplinary programme that focuses on the principles and instruments that underpin biodiversity policy and law at an international level. The programme is designed for biodiversity policymakers and administrators with experience in international conservation work, and those who wish to strengthen their training in the legal regulation of biodiversity management. The programme is delivered in conjunction with the Kent Law School who offer a number of elective modules in environmental law.


Contents

The six Master's offered by DICE follow a common pattern, with six months of coursework and five months on a research project. All students follow a common core programme in the first term, before specialising in Conservation Biology, Conservation and Tourism, Conservation and Rural Development, Conservation and International Wildlife Trade, Conservation and Biodiversity Law or Conservation Project Management. Within each of these six programmes, there are optional modules that allow students the flexibility to devise a pathway that suits their specific interests and contains an appropriate balance between natural and social sciences.

In exceptional circumstances, DICE admits applicants without a first degree if their professional career and experience shows academic achievement of a high enough standard.

Common core modules for all MSc courses:

* Foundations of Natural Science for Conservation
* Social Science Perspectives on Conservation
* Research Methods for Natural Sciences
* Research Methods for Social Sciences.

Plus three from the following:

* Advanced Topics in Ecology
* Biodiversity Preservation in International Law and Policy
* Conservation and Community Development
* Economics of Biodiversity Conservation
* Ecotourism and Rural Development Field Course
* Facilitation Skills for Conservation Managers
* Integrated Species Conservation and Management
* International Wildlife Trade
* Leadership Skills for Conservation Managers
* Managing Protected Areas
* Population and Evolutionary Biology
* Principles and Practice of Ecotourism
* Special Topics in Conservation
* Trade, Economics, Regulation and the Environment.

(Students may also take an appropriate module from outside DICE subject to approval; modules on offer may vary from year to year and depend on the programme of study. For the MSc Conservation and Biodiversity Law programme, modules in environmental law are also available within the Kent Law School.)

Course content

You take the common modules and electives listed above plus:

* Biodiversity Preservation in International Law and policy (Core Module)
* Dissertation Project

IELTS

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Requirements

A 2.1 or higher honours degree in a relevant subject; a good honours degree in other subjects together with relevant practical experience.

English language requirements

IELTS

* 6.5 incl
* 6.0 reading
* 6.0 writing
* 5.5 listening
* 5.5 speaking

TOEFL internet-based

* 90 incl
* 22 reading
* 21 writing
* 21 listening
* 23 speaking

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)
TOEFL Internet-based: 90

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