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MSc - Master of Science
Streatham Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Streatham Campus
Full time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Streatham Campus
Part time
SEP-25
2 years
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Overview
•MSc Animal Behaviour at Exeter is uniquely situated within the Psychology department, allowing for a specialised focus on animal decision-making processes and welfare, informed by the depth of research on humans.
•Delve into the mechanisms underlying animal behaviour while gaining extensive training in sought-after disciplines like neuroscience, statistics and data science, equipping you with valuable skills and insights highly relevant to today's job market.
•Contribute to cutting-edge behavioural research by undertaking a substantial research project. Gain skills in formulating research questions, experimental design, data analysis, and research communication.
•Acquire the expertise needed to accelerate your career in diverse fields such as research, education, science communication, animal management, and conservation.
•Careers
•Employer-valued skills this course develops
•The MSc Animal Behaviour course has been designed to help you cultivate a spectrum of skills highly valued by employers. Through training in statistical data analysis, you will develop the ability to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, a skill in high demand in today's data-driven world. Moreover, our emphasis on developing your research skills will allow you to better plan and conduct research, gain experience with a range of research methods and technical equipment, and learn how to best communicate your research.
Upon graduation, you will have the necessary scientific skills to enable progression into research posts or pursue additional postgraduate degrees; communication skills required for roles in the education, media, animal administration, and natural environment sector; and practical skills needed for working as research or animal technicians or animal keepers.
Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Psychology, Ecology or a related discipline. If you apply with a different background, e.g. natural and social sciences, or humanities, you should provide evidence for a strong interest in Animal Behaviour, preferably study and/or work experience, and experience with statistical analysis.
Students living in
Domestic
£14,300 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£29,700 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£29,700 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.