About Msc Restoration Ecology in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

Our world is over-developed. Today, the damage to many of our ecosystems is a recognised fact – something must be done. This masters degree is your chance to play your role.

Study with us and you’ll develop an expert understanding of restoration ecology, the attempt to bring damaged ecosystems back to a more natural state. Along the way, you’ll have the support of a teaching team with an excellent track record of high-impact research, who bring their unique mix of experience into the classroom.

The loss of habitats in many natural environments is a global trend. Industrial activity, population growth, urban expansion, pollution of our waterways – with human development comes damage to ecosystems the world over. But society is waking up to this issue. Now that more people recognise the value of biodiversity, many have started to turn back from exploiting nature for economic gain, and toward preserving and recovering habitats. And that means harnessing the science of restoration ecology.

That makes it a subject that’s not only wide-ranging and fascinating, but vitally important too. It’s a discipline that offers the tools to design, undertake and manage interventions in threatened ecosystems. In other words, it’s the science of making a difference.

From the scientific theory underpinning habitat restoration and species recovery, to the hands-on activities required to implement them in the real world, this programme covers every aspect. And that means learning real skills in the real habitats – with field trips to ongoing restoration projects in the UK, Europe, Africa or South America.

It’s a comprehensive programme shaped by the latest research and practice – ensuring you’ll graduate with the expertise to make a valuable contribution in a wide range of ecological roles.

Features and Benefits

• Excellent facilities – Study in the specialist surroundings of our John Dalton building, which is equipped with high-spec teaching and research facilities for biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and more.
   
• Research in Africa – Spend up to six weeks at one of our research bases in Tanzania or Kenya, collecting data for your own research project.
   
• Overseas fieldwork – Gain valuable practical experience in ecological and data collection techniques in Poland, Ecuador or East Africa, where you could visit some of the most famous wildlife sites in the world, including the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park.
   
• Flexible learning – Make time for research, lab work and independent studies, thanks to a flexible programme that includes evening lectures, all backed up by our online learning platform, Moodle.
   
• Expert teaching – Learn from a vibrant community of teaching staff, who can bring extensive experience of field research into the classroom to shape your studies.
   
• Policy focus – Work with researchers who help to establish UK ecosystem air pollution critical loads for biodiversity and who apply scientific knowledge to habitat conservation and restoration.
   
• Strong links – We have research links with conservation projects overseas, including Europe, Africa, the Philippines, Mauritius, Indonesia and South America.

Career prospects

This is a course that can open the doors to a wide range of career paths and professional possibilities, providing a route into restoration and conservation management, environmental education, animal management and more. While it provides the skills and understanding you’ll need to pursue your first role in this area, it’s also a valuable option if you’re already in a relevant role – with many students taking our masters courses as part of their professional development.

By the time you leave us, you should be equipped to pursue a career with organisations like environmental consultancies, government research and advisory bodies, zoos and NGOs, to go into teaching, or to continue your studies onto PhD level.

You’ll have careers support from the moment you join us, and for up to three years after you’ve finished our course. We have a variety of services on hand to help, from dedicated employability advisors to careers fairs and networking events.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor degree (awarded by a recognised university); or BA, BCom, BBA, BBM, BMM; or BE (Engineering), BTech.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :      6.5, with no component below 5.5 for MA or MSc.
• TOEFL    :      Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
• PTE         :       61, with no less than 51 in any section

Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights

Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
• Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:

• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.