Ecology, Conservation and Environment MSci at University of Sussex

If you want to understand the science behind the world’s most serious environmental and ecological challenges, this is the course for you.

You learn from experts influencing global debates. Topics include sustainable development, endangered species conservation and animal behaviour.

This course includes an integrated Masters year, allowing you to develop advanced research skills and work with one of our research groups.

Outside the classroom, you have the opportunity to explore the South Downs National Park on local field trips and to go on trips to Wales, Devon, Yorkshire, Portugal, Southern Africa, the Red Sea and Ecuador. This – alongside modules on research methods and technologies such as Geographical Information Systems – gives you real-world research experience before you graduate.

Your future career

You’ll develop skills in problem-solving, analysis, laboratory work and communication. About one in five of our graduates go on to further study, and we provide you with an excellent preparation for a career in:

• research and consultancy
• biotechnology and health
• other roles in ecological and related sciences.

You are supported through careers-focused events – including drop-in sessions, talks and workshops – tailored to your subject. Access to careers support from Sussex continues after you’ve graduated.