Ecology and Conservation with a Year in Industry Royal Holloway University of London

Overview

Our biodiverse campus at Royal Holloway University of London is in easy reach of sites of special scientific interest including Windsor Great Park, Box Hill and Chobham Common, providing the opportunity for rewarding field work and independent study. With this Ecology and Conservation with a Year in Industry degree you will gain practical experience across all four years, with many laboratory-based or field-based practicals in years 1 and 2, and an individual research project in year 4. The project can involve laboratory, field, or computer-based approaches, but whichever project you choose, you will join our renowned research culture.

Our year in industry degrees are highly valued by employers and they give you the chance to gain first-hand experience of the world of work and to apply your learning to real-world scenarios. Your year in industry will start at the end of year 2.

• Understand how ecological principles can be used to tackle conservation challenges.

• Learn the principles of how plants and animals interact with each other and the wider environment.

• Take part in an overseas field course that examines Mediterranean conservation and ecology.

Career opportunities

You’ll gain invaluable lab experience from year 1 onwards, and pick up transferrable skills including scientific and academic writing, logical thinking and presentation. You’ll join our renowned research culture as you complete your independent research project in year 4. Take these experiences in to the workplace and you could join our alumni in sectors including practical conservation, environmental monitoring and nature reserve management.

Our close-knit graduate network means that Royal Holloway alumni often visit to share their knowledge and experience with current students, while opportunities including internships, research project placements and outreach events help you to make the first step towards your future career.