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Ecological Applications PgD / MSc

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Ecological Applications PgD / MSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time/Part Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 8,800 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 13,500

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Harper Adams University

    Harper Adams got its start back in 1901, at the close of the Victorian Era. Even then, its focus was firmly set on managing food and resource production in a scientific, sustainable and responsible manner. Indeed, the addition of a substantial Innovation Centre in the main campus allows a new focus on industrial advancement, and […]

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    Course Summary

    This degree program can be taken in a single year at full time or on a part time basis over two to three years. You will receive not just an MSc in Ecological Applications but also a PgD upon full completion.

    This is an excellent program for those who already have a basic education in ecology or a related field, but wish to learn how that knowledge can be applied in an agricultural, commercial, industrial or other context. You’ll receive a core education in ecology generally, but you’ll also be able to select from a wide range of electives in order to build the kind of expertise you’ll need to support your career goals.

    Upon completion, you’ll have amassed a great deal of information about applied ecology. This will include many quantitative research methods such as population modelling, expert system design and statistical analysis, as well as the specific research and writing training you’ll need to publish your findings academically.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    PgD Modules – 120 credits selected from:

    • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
    • Biology and Taxonomy of Insects
    • Commercial and Practical Biological Control
    • Diversity and Evolution of Insects
    • Ecological Entomology
    • Experimental Design and Analysis
    • Forest and Woodland Ecology and Conservation
    • Forest and Woodland Management
    • Forest Pathology and Forest Pests
    • Forest Soils, Sites and Nutrition
    • Fundamentals of Agroecology
    • Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Impact Mitigation in Agriculture
    • Pesticide Technology
    • Principles and Practices of Crop Production
    • Research and Information Skills
    • Sustainable Farming Systems

    MSc Modules – 180 credits selected from:

    • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
    • Biology and Taxonomy of Insects
    • Commercial and Practical Biological Control
    • Diversity and Evolution of Insects
    • Ecological Entomology
    • Experimental Design and Analysis
    • Forest and Woodland Ecology and Conservation
    • Forest and Woodland Management
    • Forest Pathology and Forest Pests
    • Forest Soils, Sites and Nutrition
    • Fundamentals of Agroecology
    • Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Impact Mitigation in Agriculture
    • Pesticide Technology
    • Principles and Practices of Crop Production
    • Research and Information Skills
    • Research Project
    • Sustainable Farming Systems

    Learning & Teaching

    All of Harper Adams’ post-graduate degree programs work to meet the needs of students, industry and academic research equally. All modules are taught by lecturers who are actively engaged in research, industry or academia, and sometimes all three. Harper Adams has worked to create a highly connected academic community where you can gain expertise whilst actively contributing to your field and preparing for a successful, rewarding career.

    Career Possiblities

    This is a highly respected combined PgD and MSc degree, and Harper Adams’ graduates have gone on to found rewarding, internationally relevant careers with organisations like Natural England, ADAS, Forest Research, FERA, Rothanstead Research, or various ecological consultancies.

    However, roughly half of their graduates selected modules which would support a career in Academia rather than public or private sector employment. Many of these have chosen to go on to an advanced degree program, typically a PhD.

    Entry Credit

    The entry requirements for this program are not published, and are not rigidly defined. Harper Adams University currently lists two points of contact who can offer advice and guidance about this degree program:

    Heather Hogan
    Postgraduate Officer
    +44 (0)1952 815289

    Professor Simon Leather
    Professor of Entomology
    +44 (0)1952 815488

    English language requirements for international students can be found here.

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