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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 |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
The management of species, habitats and ecosystems is increasingly drawing upon principles and practices from other disciplines, such as business, marketing and human resources. This new MSc programme draws upon the extensive conservation project management experience of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, and aims to equip practitioners with the skills and tools they need to manage conservation projects effectively. The programme is suitable for managers of conservation projects who wish to build on their existing skills, or conservation practitioners who wish to move into a project management role.
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 as listed above plus:
* Leadership skills for conservation management (core module)
* Facilitation skills for conservation management (recommended elective)
* Dissertation project.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testA good second class honours degree or better 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
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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