MRes Wildlife Conservation

Module: 7AB009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The desktop survey, design, collection, processing, analysis and output production of environmental data (physical, vegetation and organismal) will be explored in a problem-based setting. This will involve the integrated use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), geospatial imagery, telemetry, image acquisition, sound acquisition, ground-truthing and field survey techniques.

Module: 7AB012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Conservation Genetics has been described as an interdisciplinary science that aims to apply genetic methods to the conservation and restoration of biodiversity looking from the molecular to the population level. It is a multidisciplinary field and the module content reflects this, while recognising some key components. This module is focused on genetic applications to problems of conservation, reflecting the diversity of concerns relevant to conservation biology and covering the management of both wild and captive populations for conservation. Modern genetic techniques used by conservationists are also examined.

Module: 7AB023

Credits: 120

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The Masters Extended Research Project will offer students the opportunity to undertake an original investigation related to their preferred subject of study. Students will be responsible for: 1) designing the research project in consultation with a designated supervisor; 2) collecting and analysing the data; and 3) reporting their findings both in the form of a poster presentation and as a written dissertation.

Module: 7AB013

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is to provide you with the skills needed for wildlife conservation research. You will develop advanced skills in literature searching and critical analysis of published work. You will explore the development of a research question, research design, data handling and statistics. You will prepare a professional portfolio of planning for your research project.

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:

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

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £9400 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £9550 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £16350 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £16950 per year 2021-22

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 £11,750 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.

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