Study MSc Conservation Leadership at Bristol, UWE in the UK, School of Health and Social Wellbeing

MSc Conservation Leadership

UK

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What will I learn?

Get a chance to remotely work alongside the project lead of a strategic conservation project team for six months on this flexible distance learning course. You'll gain the skills to advance your career as a conservation leader while balancing other commitments Why study MSc Conservation Leadership (online) Study the MSc Conservation Leadership (online) and you'll gain the skills you'll need to successfully lead conservation projects. This flexible distance learning course will also enable you to balance your studies with other commitments. Conserving our planet's diverse species, habitats, and ecosystems in an ethical and socially responsible manner is one of today's greatest challenges. This course addresses a leadership skill gap in the sector and will give you the skills you'll need to tackle these challenges. You'll get practice-based experience in project management and be equipped with the theoretical, personal, and practical skills you'll need to advance your career as a conservation leader. Why UWE Bristol Our Master's in Conservation Leadership is led by experts at Bristol Zoological Society and UWE Bristol, who are involved in national and international conservation projects. You'll benefit from their innovative work and enhance your career prospects by engaging in live conservation efforts, joining their teams. You'll have the unique opportunity to work alongside a Conservation Project Leader for six months, becoming integrated into a leadership team. Working remotely with your Project Leader, you'll contribute to the project and gain valuable leadership and remote project management skills, which are increasingly important in the conservation sector. Where can it take me Throughout this Conservation Master's, you'll enhance your wildlife conservation project management skills through real-world scenarios and assessments that build your professional portfolio. Modules cover project design and management, budgeting, long-term financial sustainability, conservation governance and ethics, and culturally sensitive communication. This course will help you advance in the wildlife conservation sector. You'll be prepared for decision-making roles in conservation project management, and be equipped to lead impactful projects. You'll also be able to apply your skills to leadership positions in the sustainability and climate change sectors.

Which department am I in?

School of Health and Social Wellbeing

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£9,100.00 (US$ 11,752) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Bristol Zoo

Bristol Zoo Gardens,

Clifton,

Bristol,

BS8 3HA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Students will have: a good honours degree (minimum 2:2) in a subject which includes conservation science, environmental science, or a related science. Your qualification will be from a UK or recognised overseas institution, and some experience through working, volunteering or your undergraduate degree in the conservation sector, in policy or the business sector, anywhere in the world. Your experience could come from a range of opportunities.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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