MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation

The MSc in Applied Ecology and Conservation is a postgraduate course from the University of East Anglia. This advanced level program aims to provide students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to conduct high-quality ecological research applicable to the conservation of species and ecosystems. Course Content: The course emphasizes fieldwork, offering the opportunity for students to participate in a diversity of field courses – terrestrial and aquatic – both in the UK and in Africa. It engages students with innovative topics such as climate change, marine conservation, and landscape ecology, which impart a global perspective on conservation. Students are universally involved in active research, which culminates in the completion of a 60-credit research project. Key Modules: The course consists of compulsory modules such as Advances in Conservation Science, Research Skills in Ecology, and Statistics and Data Analysis. Additionally, students select optional modules from a wide range of topics including Global Biodiversity, Behavioural Ecology, and Tropical Ecology and Conservation.Accreditations: The MSc in Applied Ecology and Conservation is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).Future Careers: The applied nature of this course provides students with a diverse set of career prospects. Graduates often proceed to ecological consultancy roles, conservation NGOs, The Environment Agency, Natural England, and many continue to PhD research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.