MEcol (Hons)Ecology and Environment
| Study location | United Kingdom, Liverpool |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MEcol (Hons) |
| Course code | C180 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) - good results in Biology The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Our four-year Integrated Masters programme is designed to train high-performing students to the best possible standard to prepare them for PhD research and employment.
You will follow the BSc programme for the first three years and then, subject to performance, proceed to the final Masters year. During this year you will focus on gaining additional research experience and an advanced understanding of ecology through specialist modules and a field course to the Lake District.
Programme structure
Programme Year One
Year 1 develops the essential skills required to be an Ecologist and builds a foundation of knowledge on the physical and biological environments. Two optional modules allow you to focus a little more on the subjects that interest you.
Programme Year Two
Year 2 develops more specialist skills and knowledge in Ecology and Environment. Three optional modules include a choice of Ecological, Environmental, Geographical, Biological and Oceanographical topics, indicating the breadth and depth of this subject area.
Programme Year Three
The core compulsory modules focus on research skills and include your independent research project. A wide choice of specialist research-led modules from right across the University allows you to focus on the subjects which interest you the most. You typically two or three optional modules, or other modules by approval, to make up the required number of credits.
Programme Year Four
Your Masters Year focusses on the key skills and knowledge required for contemporary research and practice in Ecology and Environment. You choose two optional modules.
Career opportunities
Our graduates have a diverse range of careers, including, media, environmental consultancy, administration, academia, teaching, local and national government and international banking. Recent graduates who have careers within the sector include fisheries observers, surveyor, seabird research assistant, field assistant on mammal surveys, rangers and conducting environmental surveys for construction work. Many choose to continue their studies at Masters or PhD level on topics such as fish assemblages in mangroves, marine ecosystem responses to climate change and carbon sequestration in soils.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.