As well as teaching you the ecological processes, our expert academics, professional practitioners and guest speakers will guide you through the wider social and legal context in which ecological conservation operates. There is a strong emphasis on practical skills, with many opportunities for fieldwork overseas or in a fantastic variety of local habitats including forests, meadows, heaths and maritime environments, providing you with multiple opportunities to consolidate your learning through practical application and engage in cutting-edge field research.

YouÕll have the option to select subjects that match your personal passions and ambitions, and undertake either two five-weekÊor one 30-week work placement in year three to gain valuable employment skills, contacts and real world experience with a wide range of local and international opportunities.