Postgraduate
We
regret that this programme has been withdrawn and is no longer being
offered by distance learning through the University of London.
The University does however offer Postgraduate level study in
Agricultural Economics;
Applied Environmental Economics;
Environmental Management;
Managing Rural Development;
Poverty Reduction: Policy and
Practice; and Sustainable Development.
These programmes have been developed by the Centre for Development,
Environment and Policy which is part of the School of Oriental and
African Studies - SOAS.
MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Biodiversity Conservation and Management
Entrance
Requirements
Academic
MSc
A good degree in an appropriate discipline acceptable to the University.
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate
A degree or a technical or professional qualification and experience
considered appropriate and relevant by the University.
Short
courses
Applicants may hold the qualifications specified above for entry to the
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate or to the MSc degree. Alternatively, if
they do not hold such qualifications, the University may still consider
the application but will require evidence of the student’s ability to
undertake an advanced course of study.
Other
English
language
For all applicants a high level of
English language ability in reading, writing and study skills,
equivalent to a score of 6.0 in the IELTS test or a score of 580 in the
paper-based test (PBT), 237 in the computerised test (CBT), or 90 in the
Internet test (IBT) is required. Applicants may be asked to provide
evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another
registered body.
Computing requirements
Access to use of a
computer is considered a requirement of studying with the DLP*. The
degree of access necessary can vary with the type of qualification being
taken and the study modules involved. However, computer access for
email communication with the DLP team, tutors and supervisors is
essential.
Those studying for an
MSc must be able to spend sufficient study time using a computer if they
are to effectively complete the research methods module. This module,
R106, is compulsory and requires the use of computer-based statistical
software.
You should have access to a PC with the
following capabilities:
- Internet connection and an
up-to-date web browser such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
- CD drive (at a minimum, you will
need to investigate the content and interactive
elements of CD-based courseware)
- Access to email
- Software that can read Word and PDF
files
- Sufficient capacity for downloading
and use of any required software
- In some instances, a floppy disk
drive
Access to a printer is highly desirable
as it will enable you to print hard copies of materials directly from
the CD-based courseware.
*Prospective students are requested to
contact the University if the prerequisites for computer and printer access are
likely to cause difficulties.
