MSc Animal Behaviour and Evolution
Investigate the ecological and evolutionary forces shaping animal behaviour with a masters that can take you around the world.
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Features and benefits
Industry-connected learning
We ensure your learning is relevant and impactful by working with a range of organisations including the RSPCA, Chester Zoo and Knowsley Safari Park.
Study in exceptional facilities
Gain hands-on experience in our £115m Dalton building, home to specialist aquarium, frog, fish and wild bird facilities, as well as rooftop greenhouses that support real-world learning.
Learn alongside active researchers
Their experiences feed directly into your learning, and you’ll hone your skills by working with them on projects at the cutting-edge of discovery.
Overseas fieldwork opportunities
Gain unrivalled practical experience in ecological and data collection techniques in some of the most famous wildlife sites in the world.
100% coursework assessment
Apply your knowledge through fieldwork, data analysis, research projects and scientific communication tasks that mirror the work of conservation professionals and researchers.
Access a leading research hub
We're home to a leading university-based amphibian and fish conservation research facility. Put theory into practice and learn alongside expert researchers.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Behavioural Biology
Statistics and Research Design
Biodiversity, Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services
Applied Genetics in Conservation and Behaviour
Field Techniques in Animal Behaviour
Research Dissertation
Study and assessment
Study
- Full-time 30% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 70% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits and an MFA 300 credits. During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
MSc Animal Behaviour and Evolution is part of the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
It’s great to see our students develop the skills they need to go out into society – having been trained by passionate researchers – and make a difference in so many settings, including research and industry.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
Lower second-class UK honours degree (2:2)
IELTS score
6.5
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Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island students
UK full-time fee to be confirmed
EU and non-EU international students
International full-time fee to be confirmed
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Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
92.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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Programme review
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