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MPhil in Conservation Leadership

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The MPhil in Conservation Leadership is aimed at graduates of any discipline with at least three to five years of relevant professional experience, either in employment or in a voluntary capacity.

Formal applications must be made through the University of Cambridge's Board of Graduate Studies.

The Graduate Office in the Department of Geography oversees the admission process for MPhil students. Please see the Graduate Office webpages for more details.

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The closing date for applications for those seeking admission in October 2012 is 30th March 2012.

Applicants are encouraged to seek support through the Cambridge Trusts, which offer a range of scholarships to international students. Those seeking support through the Cambridge Trusts should submit their application to the Board of Graduate Studies by 1 December 2011.

In addition to the standard application materials, applicants for the MPhil in Conservation Leadership are required to submit a 750-word statement of purpose, entitled "Why I would like to enrol in the MPhil in Conservation Leadership, and how my background provides the relevant leadership experience for the course".

Details of the University's English Language requirements are shown on the Board of Graduate Studies website. It is not necessary to have met these requirements before making an application. However, those who are offered a place subject to certain conditions will need to meet their English Language requirements before they can be admitted. Applicants are encouraged to book their tests, and take any additional lessons early.