| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRes | Full-time, Part-time | 12 - 24 months | find out | find out | find out |
This research-focused degree will develop your academic understanding, and your practical skills, relating to conservation, biodiversity and ecosystem ecology and management.
About this course
The Ecology MRes is designed for graduates in the field of environmental and related sciences. It will provide you with the skills required to follow successful careers in the environmental and wildlife conservation sectors. You'll also develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for further academic study, or research-focused industry roles. By studying our Ecology MRes you can help support the protection of our planet. The degree will also help you if you:
The MRes will provide you with advanced training in:
It will give you a professionally focussed postgraduate qualification that is directly relevant to the ecology and wildlife conservation sectors.
What you'll learn
The MRes will enable you to develop:
Your development
You'll learn a variety of in-demand skills from the environmental sector. These include:
You'll acquire these skills through:
Delivery
You'll take a range of optional taught modules. These provide a solid foundation in both quantitative and qualitative skills. These skills are essential in modern ecological science. You will be taught using a range of methods, including:
The majority of modules will be taught in Semester 1. This ensures that you'll benefit from peer-support and reach a high technical standard before starting your Individual Research Project.
You'll be assessed through a combination of:
Facilities
The School of Natural and Environment Sciences has an array of facilities, including laboratories, for you to carry out your research project:
NU Farms is a research, teaching, and engagement platform based across our two local farms: Cockle Park Farm and Nafferton Farm. Ecological facilities:
A mere 10 minutes cycle ride from NU campus is Gosforth Nature Reserve. This protected area comprises multiple habitats and management strategies for carrying out ecological monitoring.
We study live marine animals at our Dove Marine Laboratory in Cullercoats. With a live aquarium on-site, you’ll examine a range of wildlife to study.
Our research vessel, The Princess Royal, is a floating laboratory. It is an integral part of your learning experience at Newcastle. Activities on the vessel range from oceanographic characterisation of river plumes to remote camera surveys of offshore habitats.
See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.
A 2:1 BSc honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as:
We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications and relevant experience.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language Requirements.
Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study our Pre-sessional English course at the INTO Newcastle Centre.
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