Ecology, Conservation and Environment (research placement) MSci
Master
In Brighton
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
4 Years
If you want to understand the science behind the world’s most serious environmental and ecological challenges, this is the course for you.
You learn from experts influencing global debates. Topics include sustainable development, endangered species conservation and animal behaviour.
This course includes an integrated Masters year, with paid summer research placements, allowing you to develop advanced research skills and work with several of our research groups.
Outside the classroom, you have the opportunity to explore the South Downs National Park on local field trips, or go on overseas trips to Portugal, Southern Africa, the Red Sea and Ecuador. This – alongside modules on research methods and technologies such as Geographical Information Systems – gives you real-world research experience before you graduate.
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About this course
Recent graduates have taken up a range of roles including:
ecologist, Greenwillows Associates
fundraiser, RSPCA
scientist, Mad Science.
You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (or grade 5 in the new grading scale).
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Subjects
- Information Systems
- Geographical Information Systems
- Biology
- Ecology
- Zoology
- Conservation
- Geographical
- Geographical Information
- Biodiversity
- Ecology and Zoology
- Cellular and Molecular
- Neuroscience
Course programme
Autumn teaching
- Introduction to Evolution and Biodiversity
- The Natural World
- Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
- Introduction to Ecology and Conservation
- Research Methods for Biology, Ecology and Zoology
- Biology Research Placement 1
Autumn teaching
- Lives of Carnivores
- The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Life
- Marine Biology and Ecology Field Course
- Neuroscience and Behaviour
At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.
Year 2 at sussex
- Conservation Biology I
- Environmental Research Skills (E&C)
- Upland Ecology Field Course
- Conservation Biology II
- Conservation Ecology Field Course
Autumn teaching
- Animal Behavioural Ecology
- Geographical Information Systems
- Introduction to Sustainable Development
- Plant Physiology and Ecology
- Comparative Animal Physiology and Morphology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Mediterranean Ecology and Behaviour Field Course
At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.
Study abroad or Placement
Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.
Research placementYou can apply to do a summer research placement during each summer vacation throughout your degree (except for your final year). The research placement gives you experience of working in the environmental/conservation area. You develop professional skills and make invaluable contacts to help you in your future career.
You can do your placement in the School of Life Sciences at Sussex, or with local or national wildlife charities, ecological consultants, or governmental organisations like Natural England.
Year 3 at sussex
- Conservation in Practice
Autumn teaching
- Animal-Plant Interactions
- Coral Reef Ecology Field Course
- Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Experimental)
- Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Literature)
- Palaeozoology of Dinosaurs and Megafauna
- Social Insects
- Tropical Rainforest Science (Field trip Ecuador)
- Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Biology
- African Zoology Field Course
- Conflict & Cooperation in Social Groups
- Global Environmental Change
- Tropical Rainforests: Biogeography and Conservation
Autumn teaching
- Research Foundations
- Masters Research Project (45 credits)
Autumn teaching
- Animal-Plant Interactions
- Coral Reef Ecology Field Course
- Current Topics in Evolution, Behaviour and Conservation
- Masters Tropical Rainforest Field Course
- Palaeozoology of Dinosaurs and Megafauna
- Rewilding and Ecosystem Services
- Social Insects
- Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Biology (Masters)
- Conflict & Cooperation in Social Groups
- Field Biology and Conservation Skills
- Masters African Zoology Field Course
- Masters Mediterranean Ecology and Behaviour Field Course
- Tropical Rainforests: Biogeography and Conservation
Additional information
Ecology, Conservation and Environment (research placement) MSci