M.Sc. in Ecology and Biodiversity, Newcastle University

The Ecology and Biodiversity programme from Newcastle University will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to work in conservation biology and other environmental or ecological roles. You’ll study an area of ecological science, from both a UK and international perspective.;Areas covered include:;I want to find another Master Course;global wildlife conservation policy and practice;environmental impacts;international sustainable development;This course has a professional focus, which will help prepare you for the workplace. You'll learn advanced methods to analyse published ecological literature, global conservation policies and assessment methods.;You’ll develop:;an understanding of wildlife conservation policy and practice in the UK and internationally;the ability to undertake complex, cutting-edge environmental data analysis and methods for effective communication of results to non-specialists;skills to handle large datasets, including spatial data (GIS), remote-sensed data, camera traps, and machine learning;techniques to review and analyse before published ecological research;the skills necessary to work at the interface of science and policy;the knowledge to launch a global career in organisations such as:;International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN);Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES);World Wildlife Fund (WWF);You’ll benefit from our relationships with notable wildlife organisations and be able to take part in projects with institutions, such as:;the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN);other local, national (UK) and international conservation organisations, including government and NGO;When you graduate from the course, you will be able to evaluate and solve ecological problems. We will teach you skills in a range of ecologically related areas including:;qualitative skills including verbal, written and web-based communication of scientific findings to non-specialists;quantitative methods including the tools needed to manage and undertake advanced ecological data analysis;effective strategies to plan large-scale and/or long-term ecological projects;Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and processing of spatial data;management of conflicts between nature conservation and human activities;Get more details;Visit official programme website