MSc/PGDipEnvironmental Conservation

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Medway Campus)
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc/PGDip

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) An appropriate first degree, normally at 2.1 or above, in an ecological, scientific or environmental management discipline. 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.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 168 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	gre.ac.uk/pg/engsci/envcons

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Principles and Practice of Environmental Conservation (15 credits)
Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
Environmental Conservation Project (60 credits)
Environmental Law and Policy (15 credits)
Restoration Ecology (15 credits)
Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits)
Introduction to GIS for Natural Resource Management (15 credits)
Techniques in Applied Ecology (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

Livestock in Sustainable Agriculture (15) (15 credits)
Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment (15 credits)
Corporate Social Responsibility and Natural Resources Management (15 credits)
Environmental Impact Assessment (15 credits)
Ecology and Conservation of Estuaries and Coastal Zones (15 credits)
Managing Tourism in Protected Areas (15 credits)
Tools for Sustainability (15 credits)
Open Course (15 credits)
Agroforestry (15 credits)
Soils and Environments (15 credits)

Career opportunities

Graduates from this programme can pursue careers with conservation organisations in the UK and overseas, including central and local government, environmental consultancies, non-governmental organisations, business, the media and environmental education.