12 months full time
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £6,000 part time £3,000
International: full time £14,750 part time fees
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.
Please note that this programme was formerly named 'Wildlife Conservation and Management'
This programme is designed for graduates from relevant science subjects (for example biology, zoology, physical geography, Earth and environmental sciences) and professionals with substantial relevant experience.
Its aim is to prepare you for a successful career in wildlife conservation and consultancy, specifically in the UK and Europe.
You have opportunities to improve your key skills in: experimentation; wildlife surveying and monitoring techniques; habitat and species management methods; and writing management and action plans.
Your studies focus on wildlife conservation in Britain and Europe with a particular emphasis on agriculture, forestry and amenity. Elements of the programme have strong links with national, statutory and non-governmental conservation organisations. Practical management skills are emphasised through involvement in management problems on nature reserves and field courses that provide experience in species identification.
You take compulsory core modules, and either a module in countryside management or two optional modules. You then complete a research project.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
Preferably an upper-second-class or first-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in a relevant science discipline, eg biology, zoology, environmental science, physical geography. We also consider applicants who have a second-class Honours degree.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent. However, applicants with an IELTS score between 5.5 and 6.5, or equivalent, will be accepted on condition that they undertake an appropriate pre-sessional English language course at INTO Newcastle University.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.
Please note that the University's English language requirements are normally higher (see above).
UK/EU students – the majority of students are self-funded but some may be eligible for fees assistance by employers.
International students – own government; University scholarships.
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
Postgraduate Office
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6900
E-mail: afrd-pg@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Agriculture.