Educational Organization:
Oxford Brookes University
Date Posted:
2009-10-26
Program Description:
Students considering the taught MSc in Primate Conservation at Oxford Brookes University might also consider conducting and independent research project by undertaking a one year Masters by Research, a two year MPhil, or a three year PhD through the Department of Anthropology and Geography. Research students have the option to sit in on relevant lectures in the taught MSc Primate Conservation modules (see ad on this web site or the web link below), to attend weekly seminar series in Primate Conservation, and to attend twice-monthly meetings of our Primate Forum and Environmental Discussion groups, both of which fall under the remit of the Anthropology Centre for Conservation, Environment and Development.
In general but not exclusively, research students will fall under the remit of one of our research groups: Nocturnal Primate Research Group (established for more than 30 years, including studies on nocturnal primates and mammals from all regions -- ecology, behaviour, taxonomy, conservation), Wildlife Trade Research Group (including studies on pet, medicinal and bushmeat trade, and the impact of trade, including reintroduction studies), and the People Animals Interactions Research Group (focussing mainly on human dimensions of crop raiding). Students also have the opportunity to obtain a certificate in teaching higher education.
Postgraduate students in Primate Conservation have access to our primate conservation computer lab, sound analysis laboratory, wet lab for undertaking hormonal or parasite studies, and to their own hotdesk space in a large open plan office dedicated to postgraduate students in the School of Social Sciences and Law. Specific courses regarding research methods and statistics are also offered, as are yearly University research conferences.
Entrance Qualifications:
A first class honours degree in Anthropology, Biology, Ecology, Psychology, Animal Husbandry or related discipline or an MA/MSc in one of these disciplines. The prospective student should contact the member of staff with whom they would like to work with a research concept, and develop a research proposal.
Tuition / Fees:
Varies depending on the course; approximately £4000 home/EU students per year and £9300 foreign nationals.
Support (scholarships, travel):
Scholarships are occasionally available; external funding is also available and listed here: http://ssl.brookes.ac.uk/primate/scholarships.asp
Start + End Dates:
Masters by Research - one year; MPhil - two years; PhD - three years; all degrees have September or January start time
Application Deadline:
none
Contact Information:
Jennie Cripps
Gipsy Lane Campus, Headington, Oxford Brookes University, Department of Anthropology, School of Social Sciences and Law
Oxford OX3 0BP
United Kingdom
Telephone Number:
+44 (0)1865 483750
Fax Number:
+44 (0)1865 484291
Website:
http://ssl.brookes.ac.uk/primate/home.htm
E-Mail Address:
jcripps@brookes.ac.uk