Be empowered to pursue the conservation problems that you want to solve.
Delivered by experts in the area of global conservation science and management, this course will provide you with strong interdisciplinary expertise in managing biodiversity and natural resources with a focus on social, economic and policy aspects.
Taking a global perspective, you'll be trained in both the ecological and decision science theory and skills required for evidence-based biodiversity conservation. You will learn and discuss the broader ethnical and social issues that are a part of conservation action on the ground.
You'll become skilled in areas such as conservation project planning, geographic information systems (GIS), and decision science. You’ll also gain first-hand practical conservation experience from one of the world’s leading conservation organisations – The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
You’ll gain an understanding of the way conservation projects are designed, managed, evaluated, and communicated, and you'll learn how to deliver effective conservation solutions.
Course highlights Learn from practitioners, NGO experts and international partners from within the conservation sector. Receive dedicated training in project management, fundraising, grant writing, and decision science. Visit and learn from one of the world’s leading conservation organisations with our Conservation Project Management module. Access our high-quality teaching facilities, including computer clusters and interactive meeting rooms. Undertake a substantial final research project, designed to equip you with key practical and analytical skills. Accelerate your career development by gaining extensive technical training in interdisciplinary conservation science.