MSc Applied Wildlife Conservation

Anglia Ruskin University

Develop the skills you need for a rewarding career in wildlife conservation. Learn from environmental experts, and get hands-on experience of tools such as GIS and PCR in Cambridge. Communicating conservation messages and data handling are core parts of this exciting Masters course. Investigate current issues in conservation and make a difference in conserving species. Learn from industry experts and get hands-on experience on field trips. Gain hands-on field skills such as ecological survey and species identification, which are crucial for forging a career in wildlife conservation.Hone your research and communication skills by working on projects in collaboration with an active network of local, national and international environmental organisations. Award-winning lecturers and high-impact ecological researchers, alongside guest lecturers, will help you gain exposure to partnerships with conservation organisations. Engage in diverse conservation projects both locally and internationally through field trips, gaining hands-on experience and understanding of wildlife management challenges worldwide.Our planet urgently needs well-trained wildlife conservationists to find solutions to the problems of biodiversity loss. If you’re passionate about wildlife and planning a career in conservation, this Masters degree will equip you with the applied skills you need. You’ll focus on the sustainable management of wildlife and habitats and learn how to analyse and interpret data in the interests of conservation. Our MSc Applied Wildlife Conservation has been developed with international environmental organisations, so you can be sure your skills and knowledge will be valued by employers.You’ll study in Cambridge, where you’ll benefit from specialist guest lecturers and our links with local conservation organisations such as the British Antarctic Survey and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.Field trips will give you the opportunity to work on conservation projects in the UK and abroad. As well as a number of day field trips, we offer an optional residential field trip, usually overseas, to enable you to explore issues central to wildlife conservation and sustainability, in situ.