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Master of Science in Applied Wildlife Conservation QS - Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus QS - Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus, UK

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GBP 19500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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60%

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Program Overview

Our planet urgently needs well-trained wildlife conservationists to find solutions to the problems of biodiversity loss.If you’re passionate about wildlife and planning a career in conservation, this Masters degree will equip you with the applied skills you need.You’ll focus on the sustainable management of wildlife and habitats and learn how to analyse and interpret data in the interests of conservation.Our MSc Applied Wildlife Conservation has been developed with international environmental organisations, so you can be sure your skills and knowledge will be valued by employers.

You’ll study in Cambridge, where you’ll benefit from specialist guest lecturers and our links with local conservation organisations such as the British Antarctic Survey and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Field trips will give you the opportunity to work on conservation projects in the UK and abroad. As well as a number of day field trips, we offer an optional residential field trip, usually overseas, to enable you to explore issues central to wildlife conservation and sustainability, in situ.

Key practical skills you’ll gain include the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software to map and analyse species distributions and support conservation planning, and statistical analysis skills.

You’ll develop research skills, and we’ll also support you to gain communication skills important in your future career as a scientist or conservationist engaging with non-governmental organisations and the wider public.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19500

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10539 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    International Undergraduate Scholarship

    Our International Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to international students starting an undergraduate course at ARU. There are two levels of award depending on the standard of your application.

    Value

    Lower award – up to £5,000

    • You will receive £2,000 in the first year and £1,000 in each of the subsequent years subject to eligibility, up to a maximum of three further years of study. To receive £2,000, we assess the overall standard of the application including entry qualifications.
    • To qualify for a further £1,000 in subsequent years you must have successfully completed the previous level and not be carrying forward any additional credits to the following academic year.
    • *Please note Writtle applicants are automatically awarded £2k in their first year.

    Higher award – up to £7,000

    • You will receive £4,000 in the first year and £1,000 in each of the subsequent years subject to eligibility, up to a maximum of three further years of study. To receive this award, your overall application standard must exceed minimum requirements including entry qualifications.
    • To qualify for a further £1,000 in subsequent years you must have successfully completed the previous level and not be carrying forward any additional credits to the following academic year.

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for consideration for our International Undergraduate Scholarship you must be:

    • an international student (international tuition fee payer)
    • starting a full-time bachelors degree at one of our core campuses
    • studying full-time, unless there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time study.

    Degree apprenticeships, foundation degrees, distance learning or work-based degrees and students applying to ARU College are excluded.

    International Postgraduate Scholarship

    Our International Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded to international students starting a postgraduate course at ARU. The scholarship is awarded to you automatically, there is no need to apply.

    Value

    • Up to £4,000

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for consideration for our International Postgraduate Scholarship you must satisfy one of the following:

    • studying for an MBA
    • an ARU graduate
    • meet the eligibility criteria, including exceeding minimum entry requirements.

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