Master'sEnvironment

MSc Wildlife Conservation

University of Salford · Peel Park, Salford, England

Level: Master's
Duration: 1 year
Intake: January 2027
Tuition fee: £19,980 / year
Initial deposit: 5500 GBP
Location: Peel Park, Salford, England

Course overview

MSc Wildlife Conservation at the University of Salford is a research-led programme focused on biodiversity conservation, wildlife populations, conservation planning, genetics, biodiversity monitoring, invasive species and conservation fieldwork. Students develop practical skills through field trips, GIS and remote sensing, research projects and professional practice. It is a one-year full-time programme at Peel Park campus with a January 2027 intake.

Course details

Degree level: Master's
Subject: Environment
Duration: 1 year
Intake: January 2027
Tuition fee: £19,980 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)
Initial deposit: 5500 GBP
City: Salford
Country: England
Campus: Peel Park

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

IELTS Academic

6.5 overall

Components: 5.5

Alternative English Requirements

PTE Academic

70 overall

Components: 59

Oxford ELLT

7 overall

Components: 6

TOEFL iBT

97 overall

Components: 80

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

University of Salford Pakistan requirements: four-year Bachelor's degree with GPA 2.5/4.0 or 55%; or three-year Bachelor's degree (with honours) with GPA 3.0/4.0 or 75%; or two-year Bachelor's degree plus two-year Master's degree with GPA 2.7/4.0 or 60%. Individual programme requirements may differ.

Scholarships & discounts

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship: £3,000 for eligible postgraduate applicants on eligible full-time Master's programmes; first-class degree and offer conditions apply.

Pre-CAS interview

Required: Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
Stage: After the initial deposit is paid
Format: Live interview
Deposit: £5,500

Course modules

Research Skills and Design for Conservation Science, GIS and Remote Sensing Applied for Wildlife Conservation, Global Conservation Challenges, Conservation Planning, Conservation Fieldwork in the Tropics, Professional Practice, Conservation Genetics, and Dissertation

Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.