Ecosystem and Environmental Change

Postgraduate

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course provides high-level research training in the latest developments in the conservation of ecosystems and the environment.This cutting-edge interdisciplinary programme, which covers the physical, life and social sciences, is designed to develop the solid theoretical grounding, skills and real-world experience that employers are looking for. It also provides an understanding of how to ensure that research has real-world impact. This will best prepare students for a career in research and possible PhD studies.

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London
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South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ

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About this course

This cutting-edge interdisciplinary programme, which covers the physical, life and social sciences, is designed to develop the solid theoretical grounding, skills and real-world experience that employers are looking for. It also provides an understanding of how to ensure that research has real-world impact. This will best prepare students for a career in research and possible PhD studies. This MRes is offered as a 12-month full-time programme, or a two-year part time option, which may particularly appeal to those candidates already in employment in a relevant field. Graduates of this course are ideally placed to work for large international or small local NGOs, contribute to the work of international organisations such as the UN and World Bank, or advise government policy. Many graduates may aspire to continuing within academia after graduation, and will find that this MRes will set them apart from other PhD candidates.

All applicants must apply online. You can usually apply for up to two courses, although your second choice will only be considered if your first-choice application is unsuccessful. Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but popular courses close when they are full, so you should apply early to avoid disappointment. There may also be funding deadlines that apply to you. You will need to upload documents with your applications, which may include...

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Subjects

  • Skills and Training
  • IT
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Project
  • Cell Biology

Course programme

Modules shown are for the current academic year, and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

The course involves 8 weeks of full-time teaching of core skills and 9 months of project-based research training.

Taught modules
  • Environmental and biological data sources and GIS
  • Statistics and programming
  • Understanding and modelling changes in the physical environment
  • Understanding and modelling changes in biological systems
  • Understanding and modelling changes in social-ecological systems
  • Understanding and modelling policy responses to grand challenges
  • Communicating your message, including scientific writing and engaging with stakeholders

Additionally, MRes students are able to attend many transferable skills modules, that include:

  • A one week induction module, including a series of seminars in Grand Challenges in Ecosystems and the Environment research
  • Attendance at workshops and guest lectures within the Grand Challenges in Ecosystems and the Environment initiative
  • A one-week summer school on ‘Grand Challenges in Ecosystems and the Environment’
  • Training in complementary skills, personal development and business
  • Weekly reading groups
  • Preparing a CV

Ecosystem and Environmental Change

Price on request