Ecosystem and Environmental Change

Entry requirements

Our minimum requirement is a 2.1 degree in a science subject.

Ideally applicants will have experience in environmental research or policy and a strong interest of pursuing a research career.

Months of entry

October

Course content

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.

Careers

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.