This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module provides the opportunity for students to undertake a detailed analysis or review of a specific topic of interest that relates directly to their course of study. The topic will be decided upon after consultation with the relevant member of staff and agreed by the Course Convenor and Director of Graduate Studies. The topic of interest may be explored using one or more of the following approaches: comprehensive literature review, systematic evidence review, collection and analysis of a small field data set, analysis of an existing data set, laboratory practical exercise, computer modelling. The topic of interest must be addressed by framing it within a clearly defined goal, and the approach used must allow a clear conclusion to be reached.
Private Study: 145
Contact Hours: 5
Total: 150
MSc Conservation Biology
MSc Conservation and Tourism
MSc Conservation and International Wildlife Trade
MSc Conservation and Rural Development
MSc Conservation Project Management
Main assessment methods
100% coursework Written Report (100%)
Reassessment methods
Reassessment Instrument: 100% project
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Gain an in–depth understanding and knowledge of one particular advanced topic in conservation that relates directly to the course of study.
2 Gain an in–depth understanding of how the topic of choice relates to wider biodiversity issues in both the natural and/or social sciences.
3 Use a range of tools for synthesising and analysing data in the specific field of research.
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