Animal Behaviour MSc

Teaching language & entry conditions

Degree level

Master's

Teaching language

English

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Intake

October 2026 is the listed start month. Confirm the exact teaching start, application deadline and place availability with admissions. A 2027 intake is not yet confirmed.

Academic Regulations D1.5 specifies English instruction and assessment except courses studying another language.

Where you will study

Exton Park, Chester, for the standard route. The optional placement/project route lists a different location; confirm that route separately.

Academic and language preparation

Normally a 2:2 honours degree in a biological, behavioural or ecological science, including experimental design and statistics. An unrelated 2:2 requires relevant experience and evidence of those research skills. IELTS 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 each sub-skill.

Application route and preparation

International applicants apply through Chester's international application route. Confirm availability for the standard one-year MSc before applying.

A published programme does not mean every intake is open. Confirm the academic year, applicant category, required documents and submission deadline on the official application page.

Tuition and funding context

2026/27 international tuition for the standard route is GBP 15,500 per year. The optional two-year placement/project route has separate fees and is not priced in this record.

Application / processing charges

The university's international application guidance states that applying is free.

Before you shortlist

• Compare your prior subject and modules with the curricular prerequisites.
• Check the teaching and assessment language and the accepted evidence.
• Confirm campus, modules and any compulsory attendance or placement conditions.
• Keep the current official call and record your programme-specific deadlines.