MSc - Conservation Management

This course is subject to validation.
What does this mean?

The University of Cumbria is offering this new and novel Master’s degree focussed on the developing leadership and managerial skills for application within the environmental sector. To lead research / applied projects or attain management positions within this sector, there is a need to be appropriately qualified and experienced.

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Course Overview

This program aims to address skill gaps often witnessed in those applying for such positions by giving the opportunity to gain these essential skills and understandings that are required to navigate the complexities involved with leading or managing projects. The Lake District provides an ideal backdrop as it is an area that grapples with these conditions and tensions regularly, whether maintaining partnerships, implementing government policy or securing a sustainable future and more.

On this course you will...

Gain the extended specialist knowledge and skills with which to develop a leadership career within the environment sector.
Have the opportunity, support and direction to develop appropriate higher transferable skills to apply within the environment sector.
Develop skills for critical thinking towards implementation and adaptation of projects for its progression.
Develop skills in multidisciplinary and evidence-based practices.
Acquire, develop and hone dissemination and communication skills for application across different format / media types and audience groups.

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Key Details

Recruiting toUK / RoI / Settled in UK
EU / EEA / International
Course LocationAmbleside
Institute Institute of Science and Environment
Delivery StyleIn Person
Course DurationFull-time: 1 Year
Course Start PointSeptember
AwardMSc
More informationProgramme Specification
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Open DaysAmbleside
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Minimum entry requirements

2:2 or above in relevant subject area, or relevant experience.

Honours degree

Tuition fees

Fees to be confirmed.

UK | Year

Fees to be confirmed.

International | Year

Tuition Fees Policy

Course Structure

What you will learn

Modules for this course are currently awaiting validation, please be patient while we confirm.

Overview

2:2 or above in relevant subject area, or relevant experience.

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

Where you have received a conditional offer subject to achieving particular grades/UCAS tariff scores, and do not quite meet these scores, please try not to worry, where vacancies exist our Admissions specialists will review your whole application again and take account of any mitigating circumstances and reassess your suitability for the course.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any practical experience you have gained.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment.

We take this context into account and look for an applicant’s potential when making admission decisions. The University of Cumbria will make offers at the bottom of any UCAS Tariff range to applicants that live in postal code regions with the lowest participation in Higher Education (Polar 4 quintile 1 – you can check your postcode here), applicants that are estranged from their parents, are care leavers or have caring responsibilities or are in receipt of or received free school meals during their secondary education. Attendance at our Masterclasses and Summer Schools will also allow applicants to receive an offer lower within the tariff range. (T&Cs apply).

Contact pgadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk for more information.

Returning to Education

If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application.

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MSc - Conservation Management