MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation at University of East Anglia

Gain the cutting‑edge field and analytical skills needed to tackle today’s biggest biodiversity challenges. Turn your passion for wildlife and the environment into the skills needed to make a real difference. You'll learn from leading ecologists, conservationists, and organisations including Norfolk Wildlife Trust, RSPB, CEFAS, and BirdLife.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with placement year; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation course runs over a full calendar year starting with a series of field trips. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Ecological Survey Methods, Dissertation, Statistics for Biologists, Evidence-based Global Conservation.

Career pathways

With MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation, you could launch a career as a: Ecological Researcher: Contribute to scientific understanding of ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental change Ecological Consultant: Advise organisations on environmental impacts, habitat management, and conservation requirements Conservation and Environmental Manager: Lead projects that protect habitats, restore ecosystems, and support biodiversity Science Communicator: Share environmental research and conservation issues with public, professional, and policy audiences Environmental Educator: Inspire others through teaching, outreach, and environmental education programmes

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