MScApplied Ecology
Study location | United Kingdom, Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 year |
Study language | English |
Awards | MSc |
Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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More information |
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Overview
This course has a highly practical emphasis involving hands-on exercises in field and laboratory settings. In the field, you will cover identification skills for a wide range of species, as well as industry-standard survey techniques such as phase 1 habitat surveying, habitat condition assessments, national vegetation classification and bird territory mapping. Laboratory sessions will include use of microscopes in taxonomy and analysis of environmental parameters such as water oxygen levels and soil nutrient status to enable better understanding of species–environment interactions.
There will be opportunities to work on projects with linked organisations, including wildlife trusts, nature reserve managers, charities and public authorities. There is also the option to take a residential field trip; this currently takes place on a wildlife reserve in South Africa. The course is underpinned by the applied research expertise of the teaching team, which includes optimising conservation of species, bird and mammal biology, insect behaviour and evolution, non-native species introductions, population and community ecology, and environmental biology. An additional theme of citizen science develops awareness of the role of public engagement in surveying and conserving species in the wider environment.
There is considerable optionality in the course, both in choice of modules and in assessment topics within modules, to allow students to tailor course content to their own interests and career aspirations.
Career opportunities
- Field-based or research roles within ecological, environmental and conservation organisations
- Ecological Consultancy
- Careers in ecological communication, policy or education
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.