Ecology and Environmental Management (MSc)

Postgraduate

In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Liverpool

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview
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‌The MSc Ecology and Environmental Management aims to develop advanced academic understandings and insight relating to ecology and the environmental management of natural resources. Field based elements are a significant part of the course.
Modules are designed to reflect staff research and professional expertise, and advance student’s professional and academic development. Students are supported to become accomplished independent researchers. On graduation they are expected to be highly employable in the area of ecology and environmental management.
This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
The Department of Geography and Environmental Management hosts not only the MSc Ecology and Environmental Management, but also the internationally renowned ‘Sand Dune and Shingle Network’. The aim of the Network is to conserve these threatened habitats as dynamic landscapes. The Network supports field trips, research projects and placements for students on the MSc. For more details see http://coast.hope.ac.uk/
The course may be studied full time or part time. The starting date is for this course is September each year.
If you have an queries about the course, or wish to book a time to Skype with Paul Rooney, the Course Director, to discuss the course and/or your application, please email: geography@hope.ac.uk
For more information, download the Ecology & Environmental Management MSc Leaflet

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Location

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Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Hope Park, L16 9JD

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Entry Requirements
Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant discipline in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Management/Science, Geography, Biological Sciences, or Earth Sciences. Applicants with other degree qualifications or equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
Applications from students who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent) will be asked to demonstrate potential to achieve a Masters award via a sample of academic writing and interview before an offer is...

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Subjects

  • Ecology
  • Network
  • Network Training
  • Project
  • Conservation
  • Biodiversity

Course programme

<div id="tab2" class="tab grid_8 alpha hide-on-small" style="display: block;"> <div class="courseLinks hide-on-medium-down"> <img src="/media/liverpoolhope/styleassets/cssimages/media,975,en.gif" alt="print Icon" style="width : 24px; height : 24px; "> <span><a href="javascript:window.print()">print this page</a></span> <span class="st_sharethis_custom" st_processed="yes"><a href="#">share this course</a></span> </div> <h2>Curriculum</h2> <p>Principles and theories of ecology and environmental management (20 credits)</p> <ul> <li>This module outlines and critically reviews the principles and theories of ecology and environmental management, including sustainability, and examines decision-making tools in environmental management including environmental assessment. Key concepts important for subsequent modules will be addressed. A field-based case study approach is used to investigate theories and principles in practice.</li> </ul> <p>Research methods for ecology and environmental Management (20 credits)</p> <ul> <li>This module provides students with the skills required to plan, undertake and communicate a Masters research project.&nbsp; The transferable skills covered include, for example: experimental design and analysis, GIS, academic writing, oral presentation skills and project management.</li> </ul> <p>Biodiversity conservation (20 credits)</p> <ul> <li>This module provides students with an in depth and critical understanding of the importance and urgency of biodiversity conservation. Using fieldwork and desk-top studies, students will develop a conservation site management plan for the benefit of biodiversity.</li> </ul> <p>Coastal ecology, change and management (20 credits)</p> <ul> <li>This module develops student’s critical understanding of one of the world’s most threatened environments – the coast. Using the UK as a geographic focus, coastal ecology, change and management are explored with a particular emphasis on coastal dunes and shingle. This module will include fieldwork which may be residential and international.</li> </ul> <p>Field survey (20 credits)</p> <ul> <li>Following the introductory lectures, this module is field based with normally a minimum of 5 days residential fieldwork, along with non-residential day/evening trips. The module allows students to develop their skills of investigative ecology in the field.</li> </ul> <p>Professional skills for ecology and environmental management (10 credits)</p> <ul> <li>This module develops the personal, academic and professional skills required by students operating in the areas of ecology and environmental management. Through small group teaching and individual tutorials the module works towards a focus on the CPD and personal development needs of students.</li> </ul> <p>Professional practice for ecologists and environmental managers (10 credits)</p> <ul> <li>This module develops the professional practice required by students operating in the areas of ecology and environmental management. It addresses the expected standards in research and professional practice, with recognition of the ethical considerations and obligations to the environment and to society. The module is delivered on a tutorial based model.</li> </ul> <p>Research project (60 credits)</p> <ul> <li>The research project module involves the design, execution and critical evaluation of an approved research topic and the presentation of the research in the form of a dissertation or professional report.</li> </ul> </div>

Ecology and Environmental Management (MSc)

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