Environmental Conservation Management – (M.Sc.)

The world’s environments have long been threatened by human impact. As pressures on the natural environment intensify, there is a growing need for professionals skilled in conservation and environmental management. They need a wide range of skills, including biodiversity, survey techniques, environmental management and monitoring systems, geographical information systems and an understanding of relevant ecological principles, legislation and regulatory frameworks, which demands a multidisciplinary approach.

This Masters programme in Environmental Conservation Management brings together the physical, chemical, biological, socioeconomic, administrative and legislative aspects of land planning, providing the skills you need for an exciting and rewarding career as an environmental conservation manager. It combines a broad understanding of the science and management of conservation, putting emphasis on integrating specialist knowledge and practical skills with IT/communication.

Our extensive and exciting fieldwork programme will train you in a wide range of environmental survey and assessment techniques.

This award is accredited by the Environment and Resources Professional Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

“The most enjoyable aspect of the course was learning additional skills in conservation, including practical conservation and ecological surveying, as well as theoretical conservation management. The research I undertook as part of my dissertation enabled me to explore specific interests and data. This stood me in good stead for my career in conservation management.” Robert Jones Parry, MSc Environmental Conservation Management