Animal Behaviour MRes
University of Sussex
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Understand the causes, effects, and ultimate explanations for the evolution of animal behaviour. On this course, you’ll learn to apply that understanding to conserve and manage species.Learn from Evolution, Behaviour and Environment faculty in the School of Life Sciences, with interdisciplinary links to the School of Psychology, the Department of Informatics and Sussex Neuroscience.You will develop an advanced knowledge and practical research skills in animal behaviour. This will put you in a ...Read more

Understand the causes, effects, and ultimate explanations for the evolution of animal behaviour. On this course, you’ll learn to apply that understanding to conserve and manage species.

Learn from Evolution, Behaviour and Environment faculty in the School of Life Sciences, with interdisciplinary links to the School of Psychology, the Department of Informatics and Sussex Neuroscience.

You will develop an advanced knowledge and practical research skills in animal behaviour. This will put you in a strong position to move on to a PhD or a research career.

You will study at our university campus situated in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and within the South Downs National Park, so you can carry out field exercises right on the doorstep.

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Our MRes gives you the skills and understanding to carry out scientific research in your chosen area of study. It will place you in a strong position to move on to a PhD in animal behaviour or a research career in associated areas.

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72/101
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47th
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Jack
21 Oct 24

The campus has a lovely feel to it and the staff and students union are really good at helping with student experience. My only issue is the inconsistency of the number 23..Read more

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Pantelina
02 Dec 22

I like how the courses are tailor-made for your interests. I also find it really generous how we can receive £1000 for our Master's research project. This is extremely helpful for..Read more

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a relevant subject such as biology, ecology, zoology, or conservation. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£12,550 per year

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£25,000 per year

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Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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Latest Animal Psychology / Behaviour Studies reviews

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Jack
21 Oct 24
Animal Behaviour MRes
The campus has a lovely feel to it and the staff and students union are really good at helping with student experience. My only issue is the inconsistency of the number 23...
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Pantelina
02 Dec 22
Animal Behaviour MRes
I like how the courses are tailor-made for your interests. I also find it really generous how we can receive £1000 for our Master's research project. This is extremely helpful for...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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