Course at a glance

This is an advanced course for students who want to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Zoo Management and Conservation following degree-level study in a related subject.

The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Zoo Management and Conservation is open to applicants who are due to graduate or have graduated in a related subject area. Alternatively, you may be employed within the industry with significant experience and would like to develop higher level skills relating to animal wildlife conservation.

If you’re interested in further study but you don’t have time for a full Masters and you’re not keen on writing another dissertation a diploma (PgDip) could be the perfect qualification for you. PgDip are Masters-level qualifications equivalent to two thirds of a Masters with no need to undertake a dissertation.

You will gain skills to critically assess sustainability of zoos within the sector, gain a theoretical understanding and practical awareness of animal ethology and relationship between species and behaviour as well as critically think about animal welfare in a zoo setting. You will also gain skills to critically assess the role of management, infrastructure, income generation, stock and visitors in zoo environments.

Additionally, the course will prepare you to analyse ecosystems and produce solutions to complex ecological models. You will develop advanced knowledge and expertise necessary to help conserve habitats, species and preserve biodiversity. As well as gaining an appreciation of how scientific research is conducted and reported in the field as well as undertaking statistical analysis to test data.

Postgraduate diplomas are beneficial because they:

• give you the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate qualification without the financial or time commitments of a full Masters degree
• allow you to kick-start a career in a professional area.
• give you specialist knowledge, for example to progress to a Masters or PhD
• improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential.

ASSESSMENT

Assessments have been designed to give students the opportunity of performing tasks that they would be asked to do in employment.

There is a range of assessment methods used, including reports, case studies, presentations and exams. Typically each module involves two assessments.