Dear all,
Since 2009, the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU
<http://www.wildcru.org/>) at University of Oxford has been running a
postgraduate diploma in international wildlife conservation established
specifically to provide training in applied conservation skills to
promising conservationists from less-developed parts of the world, where
such training may be difficult to obtain. Importantly, we have been able
to sponsor most of our students each year (typical class size is 8
students – full or partial sponsorship).
We are looking forward to having strong applicants this year. Could you
please forward our brief promotional email to suitable candidates within
your organization (and importantly also to national contacts that you
may have – e.g. park managers, local NGOs, University units)? Your
assistance in spreading the word about this not-for-profit course would
be greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have
any questions. You can read about its curriculum and application process
here: www.wildcru.org/diploma <http://www.wildcru.org/diploma>. The
deadline for the 2016 course is* Friday, June 15^th 2018*.
Some important points for applicants to keep in mind:
* Duration: 7 month residential component (March-Sept. 2019) /
preceded by a one month (Feb 2019) distance-learning module
* Full-time / Students are enrolled as regular graduate University of
Oxford students
* Applicants need to have good English skills, sufficient for graduate
level studies at Oxford (see IELTS/TOEFL score requirements here
<http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/international-students/english-language-requirements>).
English language evidence waivers can be issued to candidates who
have studied for at least 9 months at University level in English
(and have evidence to prove that). Finally, although we are willing
to show some flexibility in English language requirements for some
of the stronger applicants, the UK Boarder Agency requires a minimum
of IELTS 5.5 for every student entering the UK (if they do not have
a waiver). Importantly, applications without evidence of English
language scores will be considered complete, but any offer would be
conditional on the candidate meeting the language requirement.
* Strong references are essential
* Priority given to applicants who are involved in terrestrial mammal
conservation, especially of large carnivores and/or in areas
important for the conservation of these species.
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Thank you very much for your assistance.
Regards,
Egil Dröge
Course Coordinator/Lead Tutor of the Recanati-Kaplan Centre Post Graduate
Diploma in International Wildlife Conservation Practice
WildCRU, Zoology, University of Oxford
The Recanati-Kaplan Centre
Tubney House, Abingdon Road
Tubney, Abingdon OX13 5QL, UK
T +44 (0)1865 611 119
www.wildcru.org <http://www.wildcru.org/>
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