Ecology and Conservation - MSci (Hons)

University of Sussex

**Why choose this course at Sussex?*** Develop specialist knowledge with an integrated Masters year to prepare for a career managing environmental change.* Study beside the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and explore further afield with trips across the UK, Portugal, Southern Africa and Ecuador.* Learn from ecologists shaping global debates and find essential solutions in ecology and conservation that change the world.Managing environmental change, and conserving rare animals and plants are among today’s key ecological challenges. There’s never been a greater need for trained ecologists and conservation biologists to find solutions.On your course, you’ll be taught by ecologists who are active in conservation projects at local, national and international levels. Our experts influence global debates on topics including:* evolutionary biology* species conservation* environmental sustainability.You’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and scientists in the School of Life Sciences.At Sussex, you’re in the ideal place for studying Ecology and Conservation. You’ll have the UNESCO-recognised South Downs National Park on one side, and the coast on the other. If you’d like to go further afield for inspiration, we offer field trip opportunities across the UK, Portugal, Southern Africa and Ecuador.Your specialist knowledge and rich skillset prepare you for a career in a wide range of related sectors. And in addition, in your integrated Masters year, you gain a strong theoretical and practical foundation for a career in – or related to – research. You’ll spend a semester working on an individual research project in one of our Ecology and Conservation research teams. In this year, you’ll develop advanced skills in technical, analytical and scientific communication skills.Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.**Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

Evolution, behaviour and environment