Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 12 months or 24 months
Earth's ecosystems are in crisis with biodiversity suffering from anthropogenic climate change. Can we live sustainably alongside wolves and other large predators? How do we balance our need for food, land, and power with the need to preserve biodiversity? Do we know which conservation efforts will work and which will fail?
Explore answers to critical conservation questions through field courses, stakeholder engagement, and expert tuition from our world-leading ecologists and environmental scientists. This interdisciplinary programme takes a holistic and ambitious approach to limiting and reversing biodiversity loss.
Students will develop practical skills in field monitoring techniques, rewilding and restoration ecology, ecological data analysis using R and GIS, project management, and grant writing. The programme includes placement opportunities with carefully selected NGO and industry partners, plus hands-on field work in the Cairngorms National Park and coastal environments.
2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours degree in biological sciences, environmental science, physical science, geography, or other relevant discipline
International qualifications judged equivalent to UK 2:2 Honours level
Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they demonstrate relevant experience and strong motivation for conservation work
Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed for successful careers in biodiversity conservation and environmental management. The programme's emphasis on quantitative analysis, field skills, and professional development prepares students for immediate impact in the conservation sector.
Career Opportunities:
Ecological Consultant - Working with environmental consultancies on habitat assessments, species surveys, and conservation planning
Conservation Practitioner - With NGOs, national parks, wildlife trusts, and conservation organisations
Research Scientist - In universities, research institutes, or government agencies conducting conservation research
Environmental Policy Advisor - With government departments, international organisations, or advocacy groups
Wildlife Manager - In protected areas, national parks, or private conservation estates
Environmental Educator - With museums, visitor centres, or educational organisations
Conservation Project Manager - Leading restoration and conservation initiatives
Core Modules:
EK5015 - Conservation and Restoration Ecology
EK5517 - Quantitative Approaches for Biodiversity Conservation
Optional Modules:
EV5021 - Environmental Change, Management and Sustainability
GO5001 - Rewilding: Principles, Perspectives and Practice
EV5522 - Systems Ecology and Resource Management
PH5576 - Environmental Ethics
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