Taught course

Ecological Consultancy

Institution
Newcastle University · School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

A 2:2 BSc or BEng honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as microbiology; agriculture; environmental engineering; biology; biological sciences; ecology; environmental science; zoology; marine biology; oceanography; geography. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This Ecological Consultancy master's will prepare you for a career as an ecological consultant or in other environmental roles. The course has a professional focus, preparing you for the workplace.

We equip you with key skills required for careers in ecology, including:

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing
  • experimental and survey design
  • wildlife surveying
  • wildlife legislation and natural history
  • Environmental Impact Assessment

We provide a link to cutting-edge research that feeds into ecological consultancy, eg:

  • research projects on black grouse and wind farms. Paper in review with the Journal of Applied Ecology
  • noise and bird behaviour,

Ecological consultants contribute to the course via informal talks. Practitioners with extensive UK wildlife legislation and wildlife management experience teach on some modules.

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Information for international students

English Language requirements: Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.

Fees and funding

See our course fees and funding web page.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Academic Secretary
Email
snes.programme.enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 191 208 4848