Ecology MRes

Your research project will be in one of the areas covered by the marine science research groups:

• Marine Resources and Renewable Energy:
  • antifouling and ballast water treatment
  • bacterial bioactive products
  • bioenergy
• Ecology
• Modelling, Evidence and Policy

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An MRes is available in various subject areas. This award combines taught modules, research training and a dissertation.

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Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

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Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

The Ecology MRes is delivered by a range of: 

• taught modules 
• a research dissertation project on a topic of your choice, in collaboration with an academic supervisor 

You'll take a range of optional taught modules. These provide a solid foundation in both quantitative and qualitative skills. These skills are essential in modern ecological science. 
 
You will be taught using a range of methods, including: 

• lectures 
• seminars 
• practical lab/workshop sessions 
• group work 

Most modules will be taught in Semester 1. This ensures that you'll benefit from peer-support and reach a high technical standard before starting your individual research project.

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Case study
• Computer assessment
• Dissertation
• Essay
• Oral presentation
• Practical lab report
• Poster
• Problem-solving exercises
• Report
• Research proposal
• Research paper
• Thesis
• Written examination
• Written exercise

Our mission is to help you:

• stay healthy, positive and feeling well
• overcome any challenges you may face during your degree – academic or personal
• get the most out of your postgraduate research experience
• carry out admin and activities essential to progressing through your degree
• understand postgraduate research processes, standards and rules

We can offer you tailored wellbeing support, courses and activities.

You can also access a broad range of workshops covering:

• research and professional skills
• careers support
• wellbeing
• health and safety
• public engagement
• academic development

Choose a research project supervisor

Our faculty boasts a wide range of active research academics with whom you can choose to carry out your research project. You'll choose an academic staff member, from the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, that aligns with your research interests.

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As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

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