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MSc Conservation Education and Engagement

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    1 Year FT

    2/3 Years PT

Course Description

This MSc Conservation Education and Engagement provides educators, communicators and advocates the skills to communicate conservation issues and science to audiences of all kinds.

Current issues in conservation both local and international will be examined, and evidence-based methods for raising awareness and human behaviour change discussed. The latest research from the fields of conservation, education and psychology is examined to provide an effective and cross-disciplinary approach to raising engagement with conservation issues and solutions.

This programme aims to provide:

  1. A systematic and evidence-based approach to conservation education
  2. Knowledge of a range of conservation issues, both local and international
  3. Practical skills for communication with stakeholders
  4. Frameworks and skills for behaviour change for conservation

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally hold a good BSc/BA Honours degree (2.2 or above) from a recognised university in a related subject such as animal science, biological sciences, veterinary sciences, zoology, ecology, conservation, education, psychology or other appropriate degree .

Applicants with a BSc/BA (Hons) 3rd class pass, with extensive industrial experience may also be considered for the Masters programme. Applications from non-UK students are particularly welcome.

All applications received will be reviewed and decisions for admission to the programme will be made on individual merit. Applicants may be interviewed if there is some doubt over the extent of academic qualification or linguistic skills.

Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to go into positions such as a conservation officer for English Nature (Natural England), an environmental officer for environmental agencies and consultancy positions for the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)

Module Details

Research Methods (Postgraduate)

Wildlife Resources

Environmental Ethics and Policy

Applied Protection and Habitat Conservation

Nature Benefits and Human Well-being

Professional Practice

Human Behaviour Change

Education Theory for Conservation

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