Course Details
Course Name
MSc Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Newcastle
Course Subject
- Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Course Fees
Inside EU: 10620
Outside EU: 22710
Universities
Newcastle University
Description
You study biodiversity conservation as applied ecology in the context of land use - agriculture, forestry and amenity. Focusing on wildlife conservation in the UK and Europe, you develop practical skills in plant identification and habitat assessment from a wide range of upland and lowland areas.
Our Research
Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Science has increased it's world-leading research and has 30% outstanding impact.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Our Research
73% of Earth Systems and Environmental Science research impact outstanding.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Your studies focus on wildlife conservation with a particular emphasis on agriculture, forestry and amenity. Elements of the course have strong links with national, statutory and non-governmental conservation organisations. Practical management skills are gained through involvement in management problems on nature reserves and field courses that provide experience in species identification.
The course has compulsory and optional modules, giving you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your personal interests. Through the compulsory modules you will develop knowledge and skills in core concepts such as:
understanding the range of temperate zone ecosystems and wildlife species
developing a critical awareness of contemporary conservation issues and research insights
understanding scientific survey, habitat assessment and experimental techniques and the ability to identify common species from selected habitats
the development of effective management plans for species and ecosystems
understanding complex biodiversity and ecosystem management issues
advanced knowledge and understanding of the influence of environmental, management and land-use factors on ecosystems and wildlife species
You also undertake a major conservation project and are supported through training in designing and delivering a project based on a laboratory or field-based investigation. After choosing your topic you collect, analyse and interpret data to produce a thesis.
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