MSc Ecological Survey Skills with Placement

The MSc Ecological Survey Skills with Placement course offered by the University of Reading is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course designed to equip students with the practical ecological survey skills needed to conduct biodiversity assessments. This course includes a solid understanding of UK biodiversity conservation and law, aerial survey skills, and survey skills for specific groups.Course Content: The course is built around six core modules: Principles of Ecology, Techniques in Ecological Consultancy, Urban Ecology and Green Infrastructure, Optional Module, Ecological Survey Skills, and Placement and Professional Skills in Ecological Consultancy. The course also includes option modules that students can choose based on their interests, such as Global Soil Geography, Global Environmental Change, and Environmental Law and Governance.Key Modules: Principles of Ecology, Techniques in Ecological Consultancy, Urban Ecology and Green Infrastructure, Optional Module, Ecological Survey Skills, and Placement and Professional Skills in Ecological Consultancy.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) at Masters Level.Future Careers: Upon completion of the course, graduates may find opportunities within environmental consultancy, industry, government agencies, NGO’s, research organisations or they may choose to continue their studies towards a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.