Island Biodiversity and Conservation The University of Exeter

Overview

The Island Biodiversity and Conservation MSc programme from The University of Exeter Key facts:

• The Island Biodiversity and Conservation programme at The University of Exeter is designed to meet the needs of conservation professionals specialising in islands, students who wish to remain in academia and conservation practitioners from across the world

• You will study in a beautiful island with rich biodiversity and have substantial fieldwork opportunities in most modules, including modules run out of JICAS Island field school and research centre

• Comprises modules that target both research and practical conservation skills

• Opportunities to complete the dissertation module in a number of different islands, including Hawaii, Greece, Canary Islands, Madagascar and Mauritius to name a few

Career opportunities:

Employer-valued skills this course develops

The aim of the degree is to train future leaders, managers and policy makers in island biodiversity and conservation. Through integral collaboration with key players in the field of biodiversity and conservation, this MSc ensures the training you receive will prepare you for immediate employment both in the UK and abroad.

Careers Services

Our careers teams at the Career Zone at the University of Exeter can help guide you through a wealth of information to match your skills and interests to a career that will suit you. Our staff work with regional, national and international employers to develop new work placement, project and graduate opportunities.

After you graduate

This Island Biodiversity and Conservation programme from the University of Exeter also prepares you for a career in various academic positions and/or PhD study.

These include:

• Pre-requisite and gateway to PhD
• Academic positions in leading organisations and enterprises
• Environmental and conservation consultancy services
• Management positions in global conservation NGOs
• Management positions in public conservation government ministries, organisations and departments
• Management positions in other third sector conservation organisations and institutions
• Technical positions in conservation and sustainability consultancies, and international bodies such as and IUCN
• Corporate Social Responsibility