Ecology and Environmental Management

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. Applications from students who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent) may be asked to demonstrate potential to achieve a Masters award via a sample of academic writing and interview before an offer is made.

Months of entry

October

Course content

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.

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/

Information for international students

http://www.hope.ac.uk/international/

Fees and funding

http://www.hope.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Assessment