African Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Africa is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems, but they face an ever-increasing range of threats; from climate change; habitat loss; human-wildlife conflict; and unsustainable utilisation. Our MSc African Wildlife Ecology and Conservation course provides you with the skills and knowledge to make the scientifically informed decisions needed to effectively manage and conserve these unique natural resources. 

This is a masters course based on in-person learning in East Africa and delivered in partnership with the College of African Wildlife Management (CAWM), in Tanzania.* This is far more than the occasional field trip. You’ll be based at the CAWM campus in Moshi for seven weeks, plus up to eight weeks in the field for your research project, for a combination of classroom teaching and fieldwork. You’ll then complete another six to eight weeks in another location in Africa for your research project, with online learning in between. 

With access to UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll be learning directly in the environment you’re being taught about, gaining first-hand experience of African wildlife. As well as exploring both the theory and practice of conservation projects, you’ll also learn the latest analytical techniques including monitoring distributions and recording animal behaviour, together with statistical analysis, GIS and project management. 

It’s a powerful combination of fundamental research, advanced knowledge and applied skills, acting as a platform for a career in conservation or continued study.

*Please note, all overseas field courses are subject to any international travel restrictions and/or availability.