Wildlife and Conservation Management MSc
University of South Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Wildlife and Conservation Management MSc and other courses in Media Studies at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £18500 | £22000 |
25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £24000 | £15500 - £22000 | £18000 - £26500 |
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22017 | £19297 | £23262 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
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Course Description
The world’s environments have long been threatened by human impact. As pressures on the natural environment intensify, there is a growing need for professionals skilled in conservation and environmental management. Accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) the Environment and Resources Professional Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the MSc Wildlife and Conservation Management brings together the physical, chemical, biological, socioeconomic, administrative and legislative aspects of land planning, providing the skills you need for an exciting and rewarding career as an environmental conservation manager.
The MSc Wildlife and Conservation Management combines a broad understanding of the science and management of conservation, putting emphasis on integrating specialist knowledge and practical skills with IT and communication. You will develop a wide range of skills, including biodiversity, survey techniques, environmental management and monitoring systems, geographical information systems and an understanding of relevant ecological principles, legislation and regulatory frameworks. What’s more, our extensive and exciting fieldwork programme will train you in a wide range of environmental survey and assessment techniques.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Wildlife and Conservation Management MSc at University of South Wales
30% | Sales occupations |
20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
15% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in an environmentally-related subject. Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
EU applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of South Wales in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #5
- #801
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 16 university rankings of University of South Wales
About University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.
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Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Biodiversity Conservation MSc | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £16250 | - | Poole | On campus Part-time | |
Wildlife and Conservation Management PgDip | Scotland's Rural College University | - | - | - | £3200 | £6000 | - | Edinburgh | Blended Part-time | |
Marine Conservation MSc | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £12200 | £27000 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Wildlife Conservation MSc | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £11345 | £19400 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Biodiversity Conservation MRes | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £4650 | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Part-time | |
Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health MSc | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | online Part-time | |
Conservation Practice MSc | Cardiff University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Biodiversity, Conservation and Management MSc | University of Oxford | - | - | - | - | - | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Wildlife Conservation MSc | University of Chester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Chester | On campus Full-time | |
Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants MSc | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)