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MSc Ecology and Environmental Science MSc by Research

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Masters Degree Description

This MSc is ideal for those wishing to move into conservation or environmental management as it offers excellent opportunities to work on projects directly linked to university key stakeholders. You will gain valuable practical experience as well as theoretical knowledge.

The focus of the degree is the interplay of ecology and environmental science and its application to practical and/or theoretical problems. The programme will explore aspects of behavioural ecology, looking at how organisms behave under particular ecological circumstances, including human responses to environments.

You will be exposed to methods and theories in ecology, behavioural ecology and environmental science as well able being encouraged to work on real world problems of conservation and management. You will be able to develop your theoretical knowledge in specific areas that interest you.

This MSc is led by student interests and stakeholder concerns and you will be offered the unique opportunity to work with the City of London Corporation at their sites, including Epping Forest. You can also consider other field sites for your work and we will help to broker relationships with stakeholders.

This degree will equip you with the necessary skills required to enter the workplace but you could also to continue to study a PhD should you wish.

Entry Requirements

We normally require a second class honours degree 2:2 or above in a science-based discipline and subject to the proposed project being acceptable.

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Student Destinations

The unique aspect of this MSc is the opportunity to work with the City of London Corporation and assist in their environmental management and conservation work. Other roles and opportunities are in conservation, environmental management and ecological surveys.

Module Details

The MSc is entirely assessed by thesis and viva voce examination.

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