MSci Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Master's at Keele University

Analyse the actions needed to tackle society’s ecological and conservation problems. Study in detail how we can protect species, habitats, landscapes and ecosystems on our four-year Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Master's MSci. Develop the research, field and laboratory skills that are essential in making a difference in the sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years or 5 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's); placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: The World of Animals, Academic, Professional and Field Skills, Environment and Sustainability, Conservation Policy and Practice, Ecology. Year 2 compulsory modules: Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing, Field Biology, Environmental and Sustainability Impact Assessment: Methods and Research Design, Lake District Field Course, Biodiversity Crisis. Year 3 compulsory modules: Professional Environmental Field Skills, Independent Research Dissertation.

Career pathways

Studying ecology and conservation at Master's level will develop your critical thinking and research skills, and prepare you to for progression onto related postgraduate degree courses, and in particular PhD study. You will graduate with a broad subject knowledge that crosses the traditional natural science-social science divide and a strong set of transferable skills.

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