Global Biodiversity Conservation MSc

University of Sussex

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Sussex

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 27,300 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Global Biodiversity Conservation MSc

About

This MSc will give you advanced knowledge and skills in conservation biology.

Our campus is in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and surrounded by the South Downs National Park. Here you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation and will be ready to help solve the challenges of change in the modern world.

Learn about the positive approaches conservation biologists use to address conservation challenges, and have the chance to take part in unique research in the field.

We are part of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP). This provides an excellent interdisciplinary research environment spanning the School of Life Sciences, the School of Global Studies, Sussex Law School, SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit and the Institute of Developmental Studies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Degree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should be in a relevant subject such as biology, ecology, zoology or conservation. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic)

Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

Alternative English language qualifications

Career

Careers

This course teaches concrete conservation and biology skills within a vigorous research environment, giving you a diverse skill set and a global perspective which will place you in a strong position to secure a career in conservation.