Why choose Ecology and Environmental MSc by Research at Middlesex?

This MSc is ideal for those wishing to move into conservation or environmental management as it offers excellent opportunities to work on projects directly linked to university key stakeholders. You will gain valuable practical experience as well as theoretical knowledge.

 

The focus of the degree is the interplay of ecology and environmental science and its application to practical and/or theoretical problems. The programme will explore aspects of behavioural ecology, looking at how organisms behave under particular ecological circumstances, including human responses to environments.

 

You will be exposed to methods and theories in ecology, behavioural ecology and environmental science as well able being encouraged to work on real world problems of conservation and management. You will be able to develop your theoretical knowledge in specific areas that interest you.

 

This MSc is led by student interests and stakeholder concerns and you will be offered the unique opportunity to work with the City of London Corporation at their sites, including Epping Forest. You can also consider other field sites for your work and we will help to broker relationships with stakeholders.

 

This degree will equip you with the necessary skills required to enter the workplace but you could also to continue to study a PhD should you wish.

 

Course highlights

• An opportunity to collect data and assist in the conservation effort in Epping Forest, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Area of Conservation

• Exposure to a broad range of related interests in ecology and environmental science

• An opportunity to work with academic staff across the Faculty of Science and Technology