Wildlife Conservation (MRes)

MRes Wildlife Conservation is globally unique as the only Master of Research run collaboratively with a conservation organisation. It includes a 4-week independent research project with real-world conservation impact. You'll gain experience working with Marwell Wildlife, while studying for your master’s. Our master's in wildlife conservation is designed to give you the skills to be a 21 st century conservation biologist. Many of our graduates have progressed to PhD study and 80% are working in the conservation sector. Your research project will be part of the work being carried out by Marwell Wildlife. During your studies, you’ll join the conservation biology team, based at the Science and Learning Centre at Marwell Zoo. This wildlife conservation degree also includes a 10-day trip to Kenya, which is covered as part of the course fees. You’ll collect data and report your findings to stakeholders giving you real experience of a conservation biologist working in Africa. You’ll undertake

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £31,200 per year

UK students: £13,700 per year

UK/Home: £13,700 per year

International: £31,200 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

• Highfield and Marwell Wildlife, Southampton, United Kingdom