there’s a growing demand for professionals with skills in the areas of wildlife protection, biodiversity conservation, sustainability and ecosystem management. this course has been specifically designed to address that demand by providing students with a solid scientific grounding in the science of ecology and how it can be used to conserve species. it also provides great opportunities for gaining practical experience through fieldwork and working with conservation organisations.

as well as teaching students the ecological processes, expert academics, professional practitioners and guest speakers will guide them through the wider social and legal context in which ecological conservation operates. there is a strong emphasis on practical skills, with many opportunities for fieldwork overseas or in a fantastic variety of local habitats including forests, meadows, heaths and maritime environments. bu also welcomes student engagement in many staff research collaborations with conservation organisations. these range from understanding what is needed to protect rare species to broader sustainability issues such as climate change. overall the course provides students with multiple opportunities to consolidate their learning by being part of a thriving strong network of staff students and professional practitioners working together for wildlife conservation.