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PostgraduateMSc

Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology

University of Exeter
Cornwall, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,850Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Exeter, the MSc Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Cornwall, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. - Cutting-edge training in Evolution and Animal Behaviour and their application to tackling the global challenges of our time. - Delivered by the Centre for Ecology & Conservation; a globally recognised centre of excellence in research and teaching in evolutionary biology, animal behaviour and conservation biology. - Study as part of the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability in beautiful Cornwall. International tuition fees are £7,850 per year, home/UK fees are £15,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Evolutionary Theory and Mechanisms
Animal Behaviour and Ethology
Conservation Biology and Biodiversity
Ecological Research Methods
Population Genetics and Evolution
Behavioural Ecology and Life History
Advanced Research Project
Applied Ecology and Global Challenges
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,850

Home Student Fee

£15,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Exeter

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£28,500£33,000
3 years£25,000£33,000£39,500
5 years£31,000£39,000£46,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
45%Studying
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#155QS World
#22UK Ranking
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