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As a conservation and environmental associate professional you’ll work to protect different environments through practical management, education and outreach. Here you can find out more about what you’ll need to do to work in this field, the qualifications you’ll need and what the work would be like.
You can start your career in this field without higher education qualifications but doing a degree will boost your employability.
Subjects to consider include:
Even with a relevant qualification, voluntary work or other practical experience is needed to compete with other applicants most of the time. Many degree courses have good links to work experience opportunities.
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Postgraduate qualifications aren’t needed but are definitely helpful as there’s a lot of competition for paid roles.
Getting a master’s degree in subjects like biology, conservation, ecology, botany, horticulture or forestry is a great way to broaden your knowledge and stand out to employers.
For this type of career, you’ll need a mix of practical field skills, IT and management skills, and the ability to communicate with experts and non-experts alike.
Work experience is essential to success in this field, and you should prioritise it. The practical nature of the work and the level of competition for paid roles means that strong experience is the main way to progress.
Many organisations have regular voluntary positions or internships available. Unpaid working is an important way to make connections in the industry, which can help in getting paid work down the line.
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