MSc Biodiversity Conservation

Key Information

Duration & delivery: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Tuition fees:

UK/RoI: £10,000

Overseas: £17,750

Entry requirements:

A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject, or equivalent

Required subjects: Biology, Ecology, Zoology Earth & Geographical Sciences, Ecology & Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, or Marine Biology

Located within a biodiversity hotspot, we are in a prime area for learning about biodiversity conservation. This course offers you the chance to undertake a six-week work placement, and focuses on the latest scientific developments in the field – thanks to the fact that it is delivered by experts who are actively researching biodiversity conservation worldwide, and bring their expertise to every session.

• Develop your knowledge of ecology, geography, social science, psychology and technology

• Enjoy access to a vast amount of research from our academics, including: tropical and temperate ecosystems, grassland, forest, freshwater, coastal and marine environments

• Learn about the latest developments in conservation science and practice.

Accreditations: Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management.

Units of study: Conservation in Practice | | Field Ecology Skills | Frontiers in Biodiversity | Quantitative & Spatial Analysis | Research Project | Advanced Quantitative Methods* | Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services*

| Conservation Genetics* | International Law of the Environment* | Behavioural Ecology & Conservation*.

*Optional – see website for details

MSc Green Economy

Key Information

Duration & delivery: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, distance learning

Tuition fees: See website for details

Entry requirements: A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject, or equivalent

Required subjects: Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science, Economics, Politics, Psychology or Sociology www.bournemouth.ac.uk/msbiocf

This online course focuses on the skills needed in an environmentally sustainable economy. It is highly inter-disciplinary, drawing from ecology, geography, social science, psychology and technology and, in keeping with the ethos of the course, is studied by distance learning. You can combine your studies with employment and undertake a professional work placement as part of the course. It is also possible to take the core units separately as individual continuing professional development units (CPD).

• You will receive free student membership of IEMA. Once you graduate you will also become a GradIEMA professional member

• You will develop your knowledge of ecology, geography, social science, psychology and technology in this multidimensional course

• Acquire the scientific understanding on which the transition to a green economy can be based, including the principles of environmental sustainability and the societal responses required to implement them.

Accreditations: Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA).

Units of study: Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services | Carbon Management

| Environmental Law & Social Justice | Frontiers of Sustainability Science

| Green Technology & Renewable Energy | Sustainable Development in Practice | Research Project* | Extended Professional Placement*.

*Optional – see website for details www.bournemouth.ac.uk/msgep

This course has given me much more confidence and field-related skills to progress into my dream career. The experience gained from the placement opportunity has assisted in my job prospects and allowed for hands-on experience in the field.

Mollie Taylor, MSc Biodiversity Conservation graduate, Project Officer for Dorset Council at Hengistbury Head

It was a long but rewarding two years and I have successfully changed careers. I am project managing for a small company that is a Green Deal provider and we also consult on ESOS. I will be contributing to saving many tonnes of CO2 in the coming years!

Bronach Johnston, MSc Green Economy graduate