Universities United Kingdom University of Kent Courses Ethnobotany MSc

Ethnobotany MSc
at University of Kent

Kent, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ -
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Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

Ethnobotany is quintessentially interdisciplinary, involving knowledge and use of plants and their ecology in the context of their cultural, social and economic significance.

Ethnobotany is the study of the interrelationship between people and plants, historically and cross-culturally, particularly the role of plants in human culture and practices, how humans have used and modified plants, and how they represent them in their systems of knowledge.

This programme combines anthropological studies of human-environment interaction and sociocultural knowledge of plants in different parts of the world with ecology, conservation science, biodiversity management and climate change science. It also covers medicinal plant use and ethnopharmacology, plant conservation and sustainable management practices, taxonomy, and economic botany. Students will receive practical training in mixed methods and learn to conduct interdisciplinary research in Ethnobotany, in preparation for doctoral research or a career in related fields.

The programme is partnered with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Botanical Gardens Conservation International, The Eden Project and The UCL School of Pharmacy.

Course Content
Modules

Please note that modules are subject to change. Please contact the School for more detailed information on availability.

Compulsory modules currently include
- SACO8110 - Practical Methods in Conservation Social Science (15 credits)
- SACO8840 - Botanical Foundations of Ethnobotany (15 credits)
- SACO8850 - Anthropological Research Methods I (15 credits)
- SACO8960 - Environmental Anthropology (15 credits)
- SACO8970 - Ethnobiological Knowledge Systems (15 credits)
- SACO8980 - Plant Resources and their Conservation (15 credits)
Optional modules may include
- DICE8410 - Managing Protected Areas (15 credits)
- DICE8880 - Economics of Biodiversity Conservation (15 credits)
- SACO8210 - Advanced Topics in Anthropology (15 credits)
- SACO8800 - Holism, Health and Healing (15 credits)
- SACO8830 - Anthropology for a World in Crisis (15 credits)
- SACO9910 - Ethnicity and Nationalism (15 credits)
Compulsory modules currently include
- SACO8390 - Dissertation: Ethnobotany (60 credits)
Entry Requirement
For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master's), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.
For programmes that require a 2:1 we usually ask for a First Class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0/10, or 60%. Students from top institutions may be considered with a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%. For programmes that require a 2:2 we usually ask for a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

The cost of studying at University of Kent varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.

Career Prospect

'My Msc in Ethnobotany was the most stimulating, fascinating and challenging year of my working life.' (Liz Gladin - Ethnobotany MSc)

Since 1998 we have trained nearly 150 students through our MSc Programme. More than 25% of these have moved on to undertake research degrees in some area of ethnobotany (e.g. Kent, Oxford, Sussex, Vienna, Florida, Tulane, British Columbia, McGill), or have taken-up positions which utilize their training and knowledge, for example in NGOs such as the Global Diversity Foundation, at the Harvard Museum of Economic Botany, conservation education, at various Botanical Gardens around the world (e.g., Kew, Edinburgh, New York, Auckland, Beirut), at the United Nations Environment Programme, and in the pharmaceutical industry. Some have gone on to work in universities or start their own organizations and businesses.

As a School recognised for its excellence in research we are one of the partners in the South East Doctoral Training Centre, which is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). This relationship ensures that successful completion of our courses is sufficient preparation for research in the various fields of social anthropology. Many of our students go on to do PhD research. Others use their Master’s qualification in employment ranging from research in government departments to teaching to consultancy work overseas.

Cost Of Studying At University of Kent

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250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Ethnobotany MSc at University of Kent