Program Overview

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Overview of the University of Kent

The University of Kent is a leading research university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university has a strong focus on research and has risen 11 places in THE’s REF 2021 ranking, confirming its position as a leading research university.

Postgraduate Research Programs

The University of Kent offers various postgraduate research programs, including MSc and PhD programs in Conservation Sciences. These programs are designed to provide students with the opportunity to undertake original, high-quality research in a specific area of interest.

Conservation Sciences MSc, PhD

The Conservation Sciences MSc and PhD programs are offered by the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE). These programs encourage students to undertake original, high-quality research, which culminates in the submission of a thesis. The programs are available for full-time or part-time study, and the duration of the program varies depending on the mode of registration.

Key Information

• Study mode: Full-time or part-time
• Duration: MSc 1 year full-time, PhD 3 to 4 years full-time
• Start date: MSc: September, PhD: September, January, April
• Location: Canterbury

Entry Requirements

For an MSc by research, a first degree (at least 2:1) in a relevant subject is required. For an MPhil or PhD, a first degree and a usually a Master’s (at least Merit) or substantial professional experience in a relevant field is required.

International Students

Please see the University of Kent's International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information.

Funding Your Studies

The University of Kent offers a range of scholarships for postgraduate researchers, including subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting, and musical achievement.

Fees

The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:

• UK: £5,006 (full-time), £2,503 (part-time)
• EU: £23,500 (full-time), £11,750 (part-time)
• International: £23,500 (full-time), £11,750 (part-time)

Research Areas

Research within the School is grouped into several areas, including:

• Conservation Biology
• Geography and Human Ecology

Conservation Biology

Research within the conservation biology theme is broadly centered on using ecological approaches to understand and maintain biodiversity and ecosystem service provision.

Geography and Human Ecology

The interdisciplinary research theme explores the complexity and diversity of interactions between people, place, and environment.

Staff Research Interests

Kent’s world-class academics provide research students with excellent supervision. The academic staff in this school and their research interests are shown on the School's website.

Your Future

DICE programs combine academic theory with practical field experience to develop graduates who are highly employable within government, NGOs, and the private sector.

Career Support

The University of Kent offers career support to help students realize their ambition. The career support team provides guidance on career options, job search strategies, and professional development.

Fees and Funding

The University of Kent offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities for postgraduate researchers. The fees and funding page provides more information on the available scholarships and funding opportunities.

Accommodation

The University of Kent offers a range of accommodation options for students, including on-campus and off-campus accommodation. The accommodation page provides more information on the available accommodation options.

Research Excellence

The University of Kent has risen 11 places in THE’s REF 2021 ranking, confirming its position as a leading research university. The research excellence page provides more information on the University's research achievements.

About the University of Kent

The University of Kent is a leading research university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university has a strong focus on research and has a reputation for academic excellence.

Governance and Planning

The University of Kent is governed by a council and has a range of policies and procedures in place to ensure good governance and planning.

Access Agreements

The University of Kent has access agreements in place to ensure that students from all backgrounds have access to higher education.

Transparency Return

The University of Kent publishes an annual transparency return, which provides information on the university's admissions and student data.

Modern Slavery Act Statement

The University of Kent is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and publishes an annual modern slavery act statement.

Charity Information

The University of Kent is a registered charity and publishes annual charity reports.

Locations

The University of Kent has several locations, including Canterbury, Medway, and Tonbridge.

Support Us

The University of Kent relies on the support of donors and alumni to continue its work. The support us page provides more information on how to donate to the university.

What's On

The University of Kent has a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year. The what's on page provides more information on upcoming events.

News

The University of Kent publishes regular news updates on its website. The news page provides more information on the latest news and developments from the university.

Business Services

The University of Kent offers a range of business services, including conference and event facilities, consultancy services, and research partnerships.

Career Opportunities

The University of Kent has a range of career opportunities available, including academic and professional services roles.

Sustainability

The University of Kent is committed to sustainability and has a range of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact. The sustainability page provides more information on the university's sustainability initiatives.