Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Master's Keele University

Overview

The Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Master's degree from Keele University includes fieldwork opportunities - such as day activities and residential field courses during each year of your studies. Integrated Master's are highly valued by employers as you will graduate with an enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge and a range of advanced skills and competencies needed for particular specialist roles in the field.

Employability is at the heart of our curriculum, and we aim to equip you with the necessary tools and practical experience to support your graduate journey. The programme is taught by staff who currently work in or have worked in the ecology and conservation sector. This means that you will benefit from learning relevant and up-to-date skills and techniques that will enhance your employability.

Our optional year two employability module offers a variety of work relevant experiences. From project-based learning to research opportunities - you will learn about and experience a variety of career paths and identify skills that are essential in these roles.

Career opportunities:

Studying ecology and conservation at Master's level will develop your critical thinking and research skills, and prepare you to for progression onto related postgraduate degree courses, and in particular PhD study.

You will graduate with a broad subject knowledge that crosses the traditional natural science-social science divide and a strong set of transferable skills.

Key transferable skills include:

• Geographic information systems and remote sensing

• Critical thinking

• Field/laboratory skills

• Oral presentations

• Problem solving skills

• Report writing

• Statistics

• Team working