MA Animal Behaviour and Evolution

The MSc Animal Behaviour and Evolution course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a comprehensive program aimed at students who wish to specialize in animal behaviour and conservation, drawing on the disciplines of cognitive and physiological animal behaviour. The course investigates the adaptive and evolutionary causes of animal behaviour and makes use of Manchester Metropolitan University's links and interactions with Wildlife Trusts and other conservation organizations.Course Content: This MSc course offers a unique combination of theoretical study, field observation and practical research in both the laboratory and outdoors. Through the learning process, students will gain an understanding of the causes and functions of animal behaviour, including sensing, learning, decision-making and communication. Students will develop the necessary skills in critical reading, data analysis, interpretation and presentation. A big part of the course content includes a literature review and research project which are designed to help students acquire the higher cognitive skills they need for their future career.Key Modules: Some modules include 'Animal Cognition and Communication’, ‘Issues in Animal Behaviour’, 'Research Methods’ and ‘Reading the Animal'. Students will also undertake a master’s level literature review and research project as part of the curriculum.Future Careers: With the extensive knowledge and skills acquired over the course of the Master program, students can take up future career opportunities such as animal behavioural research, progressing to a PhD, conservation, teaching, environmental consultancy or within non-governmental organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.